Combustible Dust Compliance
Sparks don’t ask permission
One floating particle. One spark from a forklift. That’s all it takes to turn a quiet shift into a firestorm.
At Timpl, we don’t treat combustible dust like a checklist item.
We treat it like what it is—a manufacturing time bomb.
Explosions caused by combustible dust have killed workers, destroyed facilities, and shattered companies. Yet many staffing agencies overlook it completely.
We won’t
We walk your floor. We check every vent, every surface, every pile of dust no one else sees. Because where others see routine, we see risk. And we remove it.
Real Hazards. Real Action.
OSHA Violations. OSHA doesn’t wait until someone’s injured. Dust citations now carry fines up to $15,000 per violation—and they add up fast.
Production Disruptions. A dust-triggered explosion doesn’t just halt operations—it destroys equipment, creates chaos, and can close entire facilities.
Fires and Explosions. Dust accumulations ignite fast—often in under a second. From food to metal to plastics, every facility carries the risk. NFPA calls it one of the most overlooked dangers in industrial safety.
Men (People)
Dust safety starts with people—because one untrained hand can spark disaster. At Timpl, every associate, supervisor, and partner team is trained on dust explosion risks, proper PPE usage, and emergency protocols from day one. But training isn’t a one-and-done—we reinforce it daily with floor talks, visual reminders, and real-time coaching. And when we walk your floor, we don’t just look—we coach your supervisors on how to spot dust hazards before they become flashpoints.
Machine
Machines don’t ask for forgiveness—they just fail. We inspect every ventilation system, dust collector, and suppression unit for operational integrity. Motors and switches near dust-prone zones? We make sure they’re explosion-rated. We go deep—running walkthroughs with detailed equipment audits to uncover overheating parts, exposed friction points, or missing guards. Because where dust meets heat, risk ignites.
Method
If dust is present, process is everything. We build and enforce strict mitigation schedules with real accountability—who cleans what, when, and how. No ambiguity. We establish documented cleaning protocols, implement NFPA 652-compliant Dust Hazard Analyses (DHA), and build rapid-response plans for evacuation and shutdown. These aren’t back-office SOPs—they’re real, practiced, and enforced daily on your floor.
Material
Dust is fuel—especially when it settles. We assess all combustible materials on-site: powders, fibers, shavings, even residues on rafters and beams. We analyze particle size, storage conditions, and dust dispersion potential. Every material is classified, monitored, and logged. If it burns, we track it. If it accumulates, we stop it—before it becomes airborne and explosive.
Dust is invisible until Ii isn’t.
By the time it’s in the air, it’s too late. We design preventative systems, not just reactions. Every shift is checked, every corner scanned, every air duct understood. Timpl’s safety team doesn’t just monitor dust—they own it. Because explosions don’t happen when safety works.
Let’s clear the air.
We don’t just send you a checklist. We walk your floor. We analyze. We fix.
And we keep it clean—so your team, your line, and your business stay protected.