Dust Exposure (TX)

• Conducted on

  Date

• Conducted by

• Department

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• Requirements for Communicating & Reviewing Inspection Results with Plant Management

  

• 1. Is there dust accumulation in the work areas?

  *yes

  no

  ?

  n/a

• 1a. Where in the work area are these accumulations?

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• 1b. Specify Work Station(s)

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• 2. Does the dust cloud or dust accumulation interfere with visibility in the area?

  *yes

  no

  ?

  n/a

• 3. Are there leaks in systems containing or transporting dust?

  *yes

  no

  ?

  n/a

• a. Specify system (i.e. Visor Robot Dust Collector or Visor Robot Duct Work)

• 4. Is metallic or conductive dust prevented from entering or accumulating on or around electrical enclosures or equipment?

  yes

  no

  ?

  n/a

• 5. Are dampers closed on manual lathes not in use?

  yes

  no

  ?

  n/a

• Enter machine #

• 6. Have all employees working in combustible dust areas been trained on safe work practices and the hazards associated with combustible dust?

  yes

  no

  ?

  n/a

• List employees that need training

• 7. Do cleaning methods, dry methods (brush, brushes, compressed air) disperse dust in the area?

  *yes

  no

  ?

  n/a

• 8. Is an approved explosion proof vacuum system available to clean up combustible dust?

  yes

  no

  ?

  n/a

• Reference for 8a.

  

• 8a. Are all attachments above readily available for use?

  yes

  no

  ?

  n/a

• i. What attachments are missing? (check all that apply)

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• 9. Is the approved explosion proof vacuum system used to clean up combustible dust?

  yes

  no

  ?

  n/a

• 10. Are accumulations of combustible dust routinely removed from elevated surfaces, including the overhead structure of buildings?

  yes

  no

  ?

  n/a

• 10a. Specify Work Station(s)

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• 11. Is compressed air being used to clean surfaces or employee clothing?

  *yes

  no

  ?

  n/a

• 12. Have all employees with housekeeping duties have been trained on proper tools and methods?

  yes

  no

  ?

  n/a

• List employees that need training

• 13. Are required dust hazard warning signs properly posted?

  yes

  no

  ?

  n/a

• 14. Are smoking and no smoking areas posted?

  yes

  no

  ?

  n/a

• 15. Is dust accumulation contained to Combustible Dust Areas only?

  yes

  no

  ?

  n/a

Inspection Completion & Signature

• EHS Coordinator

  Sign

• Inspection is complete and accurate