Monitoring wood dust hazards: Who's in charge
OSHA defines combustible dust as “fine particles that present an explosion hazard when suspended in the air, in certain conditions.” For a combustible dust explosion to occur, five factors must be present: fuel (combustible dust), ignition (heat or spark), oxygen (air), dispersion (dust suspension) and confinement. Removal of any one element will eliminate the possibility of occurrence.
The following is a list of some of the agencies and organizations involved in monitoring dust hazards in the woodshop.
