This guide outlines a 5-step approach to mitigate the growing threat of combustible dust in manufacturing facilities: (1) Test your dust to assess explosion risk, (2) Perform a dust hazard analysis, (3) Implement proper housekeeping, (4) Use certified explosion-proof equipment, and (5) Get a professional site assessment. It also debunks common myths, stressing that even food dusts like flour and sugar can be explosive. Understanding the Dust Explosion Pentagon and training staff are essential to preventing devastating primary and secondary explosions.

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