Combustible Dust (US)

What is Combustible Dust (US)?

Strengthen your team’s ability to spot and reduce combustible dust hazards in everyday operations. The Combustible Dust Awareness Training guides workers through how dust forms, where it settles, and what conditions can lead to ignition, fire, or explosion. Learners develop practical skills to identify dust-generating materials and high-risk areas, apply effective housekeeping controls, and support preventive practices within their work environments. Designed for general workplace awareness, not advanced engineering detail, this course empowers employees to recognize hazards early, use appropriate PPE effectively, and reinforce safety habits that help prevent dust-related incidents while minimizing their potential impact.

Course Overview

The Combustible Dust Awareness Training course introduces workers to the hazards, precautions, and potential consequences associated with combustible dust in the workplace. It explains how dust accumulates, how ignition occurs, and why routine housekeeping is essential for preventing fires and explosions. Learners gain practical knowledge that helps them recognize dust hazards in their own work areas and apply safe practices that reduce the chance of serious incidents.

This course is designed for general awareness and does not provide advanced technical details intended for engineers who design, build, or maintain equipment and facilities. Instead, it focuses on giving employees the foundational understanding needed to support a safer workplace.

TOPIC OVERVIEW

Combustible dust is a common but often overlooked hazard in manufacturing, processing, and storage environments. When fine particles gather on surfaces or become airborne, even a small ignition source can trigger a dangerous fire or explosion. This course helps learners understand how these hazards form, how to identify them, and how effective safety measures can greatly reduce risk.

COURSE TOPICS

Identifying Combustible Dust

Recognize materials and processes that generate combustible dust
Understand where dust commonly accumulates in the workplace

Combustible Dust Fire Hazard

Learn how dust ignites and what conditions create explosion potential
Identify warning signs and high-risk areas

Housekeeping Measures

Apply cleaning and maintenance practices that reduce dust buildup
Understand routine controls that help prevent ignition

Preventing or Minimizing Damage

Review strategies that reduce the severity of dust-related incidents
Identify appropriate PPE and emergency response considerations

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Detect combustible dust hazards in your workplace
Describe safety measures that help prevent dust fires and explosions
Identify proper PPE for protection during dust-related emergencies

COURSE DURATION

This online course takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. Learners can start, pause, and resume as needed.

PASS MARK

A minimum score of 80% is required to pass the course. Learners may attempt the training up to three times. Printable resources, including a comprehensive student manual, are provided to support future reference and reinforce learning.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Upon successful completion of the course, a downloadable and printable certificate will be available.