Colored powder events where cornstarch is the main ingredient aren't benign, a public affairs intern's post reminds us. In a sobering Aug. 20 post, NFPA public affairs intern Ryan Sweezey reminds us ...

If you are handling or processing combustible dusts, you will have heard of National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) 652: Standard on Fundamentals of Combustible Dusts. It addresses the general ...

The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) found inadequate engineering that lead to a buildup of combustible dust fueled the deadly explosion and fire at West Pharmaceutical ...

NAPLES, Fla.- Fire officials are raising concerns about events that use a colored powder made of cornstarch after a recent deadly explosion. The powder is often used in the popular color runs held ...

During the first five months of last year, five workers died and three were injured in three separate accidents at the same Gallatin, Tenn., plant. All three accidents had the same basic trigger—the ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Dust explosions can be among the most dangerous and costly workplace incidents. Dust builds up in agricultural, powder-handling or manufacturing settings, causing hazards to ...

Coal, by its very nature, is a dusty fuel. That poses a serious risk at coal-fired power plants, because coal dust can be highly explosive. However, actions can be taken to reduce the risk.