Prevention of Grain Elevator and Mill Explosions

摘要

The panel, in this second report of the causes and prevention of grain elevator explosions, presents an overview of the dust explosion problem in grain handling facilities. Recommendations are made that could reduce the present danger of explosions. A systems approach to risk management was employed that permits all aspects of a situation to be considered simultaneously rather than separately or sequentially. An attempt was made to identify every possible hazard that contributes to grain dust explosions in elevators and mills. Each identified hazard was evaluated in terms of its significance to explosion potential--the most consequential having the highest ranking the least consequential the lowest. Based on these ratings, the panel formulated its recommendations, balancing those actions that address the most significant hazards with those that cost the least to implement.