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2.11. Combustible Dust
The grain dryer has been designed for safe use in areas where hazards due to combustible dust
may potentially occur. Minimize the risk of a dust explosion by following the preventive
measures below.
Control the dust:
To control dust, consider as part of your work-site safety program to:
• Clean the grain to reduce the fines.
• Use equipment to minimize the breakage. For example, corn that is broken exposes the starch, the most
explosive element of the grain.
• Use a filtering system to capture the dust.
• Use an air system to reduce the dust.
• Spray edible mineral oil on the grain to reduce air-born dust when handling.
• Paint equipment that is in the interior of a facility with a coating that is slick, not allowing the dust to
accumulate.
• Clean up dust deposits after operation of the equipment.
• Enclose all equipment to keep the dust from escaping.
Control the ignition source:
To prevent possible sources of ignition that could cause fires or dust explosions:
• Do not smoke in any potentially hazardous area.
• Use only explosion-proof lights.
• Do not use anything around or inside the equipment that may produce a flame, such as a match, a lighter, or
anything that may produce a shower of sparks, such as a grinder or power saw, unless the air is free of dust
and all dust deposits have been removed from the work area, or the work area is wet such that dust cannot
be dispersed in the air and smoldering processes from sparks cannot develop. Use brush-less electrical tools
and explosion proof flash lights, for example.
• Follow the maintenance schedule to keep equipment operating at normal conditions. This will further help to
prevent the risk of components overheating or wearing out which may lead to explosion risks.
• Always purchase replacement parts from the manufacturer or authorized dealer/distributor. Original
manufacturers parts are designed with explosion proof features where applicable.
2.12. Ladder Safety
• Do not climb ladder if damaged, wet, icy, greasy, or slippery.
• Remove slippery materials on platforms, rungs and gripping
surfaces.
• Maintain good balance by having at least three points of
contact at all times.
• Use safety harnesses and climbing equipment. Consult your
local health and safety organization.
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