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Standards

There are no specific OSHA or N.C. Occupational Safety and Health Standards for Combustible Dust.

Combustible dust hazards may be cited using N.C. General Statute 95-129(1), commonly referred to as the “General Duty Clause.”

Additionally, combustible dust hazards may be cited using 29 CFR 1910.22(a) – Housekeeping.

Operating Documents

Combustible Dust Compliance Directive, CPL 03-00-008

Publications

A Guide to Combustible Dusts, NCDOL

Combustible Dust Industry/Hazard Alerts, NCDOL

OSHA publications, OSHA Web site

Training Resources

Combustible Dust videos, NCDOL library – (See “Miscellaneous Titles” heading under video/DVD titles)

Other Agency Resources

Combustible Dust Subject Index, OSHA Web site

Combustible Dust Information, U. S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board Web site

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