PDC 504: Industrial Safety Practices for Flammable and Combustible Materials – NEW!
Stonehouse Process Safety, Inc.
Lawrenceville, NJ
United States of America
Sun, 5/31: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
P504
Professional Development Courses (PDCs)
P504
Professional Development Courses (PDCs)
Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Convention Center
CM Credit Hours: 3.5
Description
*Please note: PDCs are at an additional cost, and preregistration is required*
To register, please visit: https://aihaconnect.org/register
Flash fires and explosions pose serious risks in industrial environments, potentially causing injuries, fatalities and significant economic and community impacts. Many incidents involve flammable or combustible liquids and powders commonly used in industries such as agriculture and food, chemical, pharmaceutical, paper, wood and metals.
With a thorough understanding of the hazards and the implementation of robust process safety practices, these events can be effectively prevented or controlled.
This professional development course provides an in-depth examination of flash fire and explosion hazards in manufacturing processes, focusing on the conditions that lead to hazardous events. Participants will learn systematic approaches to identify and evaluate these hazards, including assessments of flammable liquids, combustible powders and potential ignition sources.
The course also emphasizes the application of industry-recognized safety strategies and best practices, enabling participants to implement practical measures that reduce the likelihood of incidents and support operational safety and regulatory compliance.
*Please note: Only participants registering for two (2) half-day PDCs on the same day will receive a box lunch. **Please note: power strips will not be provided at each attendee's seat; however, charging stations for laptops will be provided in each course room.
To register, please visit: https://aihaconnect.org/register
Flash fires and explosions pose serious risks in industrial environments, potentially causing injuries, fatalities and significant economic and community impacts. Many incidents involve flammable or combustible liquids and powders commonly used in industries such as agriculture and food, chemical, pharmaceutical, paper, wood and metals.
With a thorough understanding of the hazards and the implementation of robust process safety practices, these events can be effectively prevented or controlled.
This professional development course provides an in-depth examination of flash fire and explosion hazards in manufacturing processes, focusing on the conditions that lead to hazardous events. Participants will learn systematic approaches to identify and evaluate these hazards, including assessments of flammable liquids, combustible powders and potential ignition sources.
The course also emphasizes the application of industry-recognized safety strategies and best practices, enabling participants to implement practical measures that reduce the likelihood of incidents and support operational safety and regulatory compliance.
*Please note: Only participants registering for two (2) half-day PDCs on the same day will receive a box lunch. **Please note: power strips will not be provided at each attendee's seat; however, charging stations for laptops will be provided in each course room.
Course Outline
• Fundamentals of flammability in gases, liquids and vapors, and combustible powders and dusts
o Flash point and limits of flammability of gases and vapors
o Influence of particle size distribution and moisture content on explosible atmospheres
• Recognition and evaluation of hazardous conditions involving flammable or explosible atmospheres
• Ignition sources and their characteristic energy levels
o Nature and characteristics of electrostatic discharges and their critical energies relative to minimum ignition energies
o Mechanical ignition mechanisms, including frictional heating, impact sparks and hot surfaces from equipment operation and failure
o Electrical hazards, including arcs, sparks and overheating in energized systems and instrumentation
o Self-heating processes and thermal decomposition in solids and powders
• Strategies for preventing flash fires and explosions and protecting against their effects, framed within the concept of a basis of safety
o Elimination or minimization of fuel through flammable atmosphere control
o Oxygen reduction through inerting or blanketing
o Prevention or control of ignition sources
o Explosion protection measures, including venting, suppression and isolation
• Applicable NFPA codes, standards and recommended practices for managing flammable gases, vapors and dust cloud fire and explosion hazards
o Includes NFPA 660, Standard for Combustible Dusts and Particulate Solids
• Video presentations
• Group discussion
o Flash point and limits of flammability of gases and vapors
o Influence of particle size distribution and moisture content on explosible atmospheres
• Recognition and evaluation of hazardous conditions involving flammable or explosible atmospheres
• Ignition sources and their characteristic energy levels
o Nature and characteristics of electrostatic discharges and their critical energies relative to minimum ignition energies
o Mechanical ignition mechanisms, including frictional heating, impact sparks and hot surfaces from equipment operation and failure
o Electrical hazards, including arcs, sparks and overheating in energized systems and instrumentation
o Self-heating processes and thermal decomposition in solids and powders
• Strategies for preventing flash fires and explosions and protecting against their effects, framed within the concept of a basis of safety
o Elimination or minimization of fuel through flammable atmosphere control
o Oxygen reduction through inerting or blanketing
o Prevention or control of ignition sources
o Explosion protection measures, including venting, suppression and isolation
• Applicable NFPA codes, standards and recommended practices for managing flammable gases, vapors and dust cloud fire and explosion hazards
o Includes NFPA 660, Standard for Combustible Dusts and Particulate Solids
• Video presentations
• Group discussion
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion, the participant will be able to:
• Explain the different types of flammable atmospheres—including combustible dust clouds, flammable liquid vapors, mist clouds and hybrid mixtures—and their ignition characteristics.
• Identify and analyze the conditions under which flammable or explosible atmospheres may develop in industrial and processing environments.
• Apply systematic methods to assess, eliminate and mitigate fire and explosion hazards associated with flammable vapors and dust clouds, with the goal of reducing risk to an acceptable level.
• Explain the different types of flammable atmospheres—including combustible dust clouds, flammable liquid vapors, mist clouds and hybrid mixtures—and their ignition characteristics.
• Identify and analyze the conditions under which flammable or explosible atmospheres may develop in industrial and processing environments.
• Apply systematic methods to assess, eliminate and mitigate fire and explosion hazards associated with flammable vapors and dust clouds, with the goal of reducing risk to an acceptable level.
Value Added
This course offers a detailed look at the core science, applied engineering principles and regulatory framework involved in preventing and mitigating flash fire and explosion hazards.
Business Case/IH Value Statement
This course offers an in-depth look at the fundamental science, applied engineering principles and regulatory framework involved in preventing and mitigating flash fire and explosion hazards.
Learning Aids
None
Content Level
Intermediate
Core Competencies
Risk Assessment
Safety
Keywords
Consulting
Education and training
Risk assessment and management
Safety
Session Availability
In-person
Targeted Audience
Professional
Transfer of Knowledge
Lecture Only
Problem Solving /Practice Exercises
Small Group Discussion