Combustible Dust Training Program (C-DuST)

Description

According to a study by the Chemical Safety Board, Dust explosions are a serious problem in American industry.  Over the last 28 years there have been approximately 3,500 combustible dust explosions, 281 of these have been major incidents resulting in the deaths of 119 workers and another 718 workers sustained injuries.

There were 13 reported agricultural dust explosions in the United States in 2005 resulting in 2 fatalities and 11 injuries. 

To improve the safety of workers in environments where combustible dusts may be encountered by increasing employee awareness of this hazard and by demonstrating how the hazard can be recognized and addressed in their workplace.