

This course covers the hazards posed by combustible dust
within the general industry. Course topics include recognizing the hazards and
risks associated with combustible dust, control of electrical installation
hazards, and developing controls and strategies to prevent or mitigate
combustible dust fires and explosions. Upon course completion, the student will
have the ability to utilize strategies that assure employee safety while using
or producing materials that generate combustible dust and the ability to use
OSHA Standards, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards, and
other applicable consensus standards that impact industries which generate
combustible dust.