First responders, the emergency personnel who are the first to arrive on the scene when disaster strikes, face many perils. When the response site involves a fire or explosion, one of the hazards firefighters face is combustible dust explosions. Recognizing the danger of these phenomena, The Occupational Safety and Health Administration published a handbook entitled, “Firefighting Precautions at Facilities with Combustible Dust”.
Listed below is some of the key information contained within the safety guide:
- What is combustible dust? Any solid material that is finely ground into dust can become explosible.
- Certain firefighting techniques can increase danger: One of the topics the OSHA covers in this safety guide is about how firefighting techniques can actually lead to a combustible dust explosion. If firefighters use tactics that increase oxygen at the burn site or use tactics prone to causing dust clouds, they can further endanger their lives and the lives of people nearby.
- Pre incident reports: It is advisable that emergency response agencies perform pre incident reports to determine the hazards at special facilities.
- Trade secrets: Some facility owners may be reluctant to reveal processes or product trade secrets to emergency responders. However, this information is essential to determining the danger level of a given hazard. In turn, emergency responders who receive such information are expected to keep it secure.
New laws, guidelines and safety documents are constantly being created to protect workers in all types of industries. As a result, if you have an employment law issue, you should retain the services of an experienced lawyer who is abreast of current developments.
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