Combustible Dust

Understanding OSHA regulations on combustible dust

While it’s true that as yet there is no formal OSHA regulation on combustible dust, you can still be held accountable for safety violations and get stiff penalties.

Watch the video to learn about how OSHA defines its guidelines on combustible dust and what you need to do to comply.

Taking the first steps to comply with NFPA 652

NFPA 652 serves as the unifying standard for managing combustible dust fire and explosion hazards across industries, processes and dust types.

Watch this video to learn about the steps you need to take at your facility to comply with NFPA 652 and keep your facility free from the risks of combustible dust.

Certified Vacuums and NFPA Standards

Even if your facility is not a hazardous or classified environment, you may still be required to use certified explosion-proof and NFPA-compliant industrial vacuums.

Watch this video to learn the rules you need to know to comply with NFPA guidelines.

Understanding what “explosion-proof” really means

“Explosion-proof” is not an industry buzzword or marketing gimmick. It is a serious designation that can only be applied to industrial vacuums that have been tested by a NRTL and comply with certain requirements.

Watch the video to learn all about what it means to be a explosion-proof vacuum.

Choosing the Right Vacuum to Stay Safe & Compliant

OSHA and NFPA don’t just recommend how you should clean, they also dictate what kind of vacuum you should use.

Selecting the appropriate vacuum for your environment and/or application can be difficult, so Nilfisk created a helpful decision tree to lead you through the process.

Watch to video to learn how to go about selecting a vacuum that is appropriate – and compliant – for your environment and application.