Explosion and fire due to the flammable dust processed in various industries have caused several severe industrial accidents in the world. As an example to underline this: according to OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), just 1/32 inch of dust over 5% of the workplace is enough to propagate a secondary explosion after an initial combustion event.
To address this issue, Gexcon can help you avoid dust explosion accidents from occurring. We can perform dust explosion hazard analysis, determine explosion properties and perform tests with equipment, both to prevent ignition and to limit consequences.
