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Hot Work: Don't Play With Fire |
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Hot work has been the cause of numerous fires and grain dust explosions. | ||||||||
Hot work includes, but is not limited to, brazing, cutting, grinding, soldering, and welding. The heat generated from these activities can ignite combustible dust on surfaces and in suspension easily, resulting in smoldering fires, flash fires, and combustible dust explosions. Grain dust ignition temperatures vary by commodity, but generally fall within the range of 700 degrees and 900 degrees F. The heat generated by hot work can ignite grain dust easily. Consider the heat produced by the following hot work activities:
The required precautions listed on hot work permits reflect the requirements of OSHA's Welding, Cutting, and Brazing Standard 1910.252 (a). This section is also referenced in the Grain Handling Standard 1910.272. Ensure that the following precautions (if applicable) are taken prior to hot work activities:
Hot work presents unique hazards to the grain industry. Do not play with fire! Source: Joe Mlynek is president of Progressive Safety Services LLC, Gates Mills, OH: joe.mlynek@progressivesafety.us, and content creation expert for Safety Made Simple, Inc., Olathe, KS; joe@safetymadesimple.com
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