Combustible dust, as defined by OSHA, is “a solid material composed of distinct particles or pieces, regardless of size, shape or chemical composition, which can present a fire or deflagration hazard when suspended in air or some other oxidizing medium over a range of concentrations.” The presence of this dust, both in open and unseen areas, can present a grave hazard to employees, employers and facilities as explosions can be catastrophic in nature. An OSHA Fact Sheet titled “Hazard Alert: Combustible Dust Explosions” explains how dust explosions can occur: “In addition to the familiar fire triangle of oxygen, heat and fuel (the […]