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comdust
Comdust bookmarked on 2009-06-24 combustible dust hazards Schools Vocational Training

Just as in the Netherlands, combustible dust hazards exist in schools here in the USA that have vocational training in their metal, wood, and auto workshops

  • Inspections revealed that metal, wood, and auto workshops are particularly unsafe.
    • comdust
      Comdust on 2009-06-24
      Several combustible dust related fires at schools last year here in the USA also
  • Inspections also revealed that vocational schools are largely ignorant of the risk of wood dust explosions.
    • comdust
      Comdust on 2009-06-24
      Same situation in the USA. Combustible dust hazards is a global issue of concern throughout many sectors that a majority of stakeholders are not aware of.
  • According to de Groot, a funding shortage caused the dangerous situations in these schools.
    • comdust
      Comdust on 2009-06-24
      Funding is a big issue with the initial combustible dust testing for ignition sensitivity and explosion severity.

This link has been bookmarked by 2 people . It was first bookmarked on 24 Jun 2009, by John Astad.

  • 24 Jun 09
    ehsprof
    Nancy Pruitt
    • School inspections reveal unsafe conditions
      • Nancy Pruitt

        Nancy Pruitt on 2009-06-24

        The hazards of combustible dust at vocational training institutions in the USA must also be addressed,

  • comdust
    John Astad

    Just as in the Netherlands, combustible dust hazards exist in schools here in the USA that have vocational training in their metal, wood, and auto workshops

    combustible dust hazards Schools Vocational Training

    • Inspections revealed that metal, wood, and auto workshops are particularly unsafe.
      • John Astad

        John Astad on 2009-06-24

        Several combustible dust related fires at schools last year here in the USA also

      • Rachel Brutosky

        Rachel Brutosky on 2009-06-24

        Interesting. We've been talking so much about manufacuturing, but it makes complete sense that school shops are also at risk...

    • Inspections also revealed that vocational schools are largely ignorant of the risk of wood dust explosions.
      • John Astad

        John Astad on 2009-06-24

        Same situation in the USA. Combustible dust hazards is a global issue of concern throughout many sectors that a majority of stakeholders are not aware of.

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