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NFPA 654: Prevention of Fire and Dust Explosions from the Manufacturing, Processing, and Handling of Combustible Particulate Solids (2013) Online Training Series

2013 NFPA 654 Online Training Series

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  • Description

    Get an online introduction to the serious fire and explosion hazards posed by combustible dust and how to use NFPA 654 correctly.

    Work at your own pace, on your own time, to learn about the fundamental principles of the solids combustion process and how to apply NFPA 654 to effectively identify and mitigate hazards. Based on the 2013 edition of NFPA 654: Prevention of Fire and Dust Explosions from the Manufacturing, Processing, and Handling of Combustible Particulate Solids, the Self-Guided Online Training Series gives you a greater understanding of the fire and explosion hazards posed by combustible dust wherever combustible particulate solids are stored, handled, or used. This three course series is developed by fire protection experts at NFPA®, the code source.

    Upon completion you should be able to:

    • Identify OSHA activities related to dusts
    • Identify where combustible dusts can be found
    • Describe the dangers of combustible dusts
    • Define combustible dusts
    • Describe the properties and characteristics of hybrid mixtures
    • Describe basic dust explosion principles
    • Describe basic dust fire and explosion hazard control options
    • Identify regulations and the safety management systems they require for dust hazard management
    • Describe the scope and structure of NFPA 654
    • Describe general requirements outlined in NFPA 654 Chapter 4
    • Identify performance-based design options outlined in NFPA 654 Chapter 5

     

    Who Will Benefit:
    Engineers/Designers, Manufacturers, Loss Control/Risk/Safety Specialists, Facilities Managers, Insurers, Enforcers

    Continuing Education Credit:
    Complete this three-hour course series and qualify for 0.3 CEUs.     Completion of each individual one-hour course qualifies you for 0.1 CEU. Upon successful completion of a course or the course series, participants will be prompted to download the CEU certificate directly from the course site.

    Please verify applicability with your professional board or organization before registering.

     

    Group Training:
    For more information or to receive a price quote for NFPA group training,     please call 877-336-3280 or e-mail: grouptraining@nfpa.org.

  • Hazard Identification

    2013 NFPA 654: Hazard Identification

     

    In Hazard Identification based on NFPA 654, you'll learn what types of dusts pose fire or explosion hazards.

    This Online Training based on the 2013 NFPA 654: Prevention of Fire and Dust Explosions from the Manufacturing, Processing, and Handling of Combustible Particulate Solids helps you understand the fundamental principles of the solids combustion process. Working at your own pace, you'll learn what dusts pose a fire or explosion hazard, where these dusts may be found, and how to identify the concentration levels and ignition sources that can lead to combustion.

    Upon completion you should be able to:

    • Identify OSHA activities related to dusts
    • Identify where combustible dusts can be found
    • Define combustible dusts
    • Describe the dangers of combustible dusts
    • Describe the properties and characteristics of hybrid mixtures
    • Describe basic dust explosion principles
    • Describe the properties and characteristics of combustible dusts
    • Identify hazardous dust concentration levels
    • Identify common ignition sources

     

    Who Will Benefit:
    Engineers/Designers, Manufacturers, Loss Control/Risk/Safety Specialists, Facilities Managers, Insurers, Enforcers

    Continuing Education Credit:
    Complete this one-hour course and qualify for 0.1 CEU.     Upon successful completion of a course, participants will be prompted to download the CEU certificate directly from the course site.

    Please verify applicability with your professional board or organization before registering.

  • Hazard Evaluation

    2013 NFPA 654: Hazard Evaluation

     

    In the Hazard Evaluation Self-Guided Online Training based on NFPA 654, you'll learn about dust classification and hazard control.

    Take the new NFPA 654 Hazard Evaluation Online Training to learn how dust is tested and classified, and how to apply this knowledge to basic hazard control measures. Based on the 2013 NFPA 654: Prevention of Fire and Dust Explosions from the Manufacturing, Processing, and Handling of Combustible Particulate Solids, the course also addresses the vital regulations and safety management systems that apply to combustible dust hazard management.

    Upon completion you should be able to:

    • Identify the tests used to rate dust hazards and describe how each test is used
    • Describe the St dust classes
    • Describe dust testing requirements and data interpretation
    • Identify NEC®: National Electrical Code® classifications as applied to dust
    • Describe basic dust fire and explosion hazard control options
    • Identify regulations and the safety management systems they require for dust hazard management

     

    Who Will Benefit:
    Engineers/Designers, Manufacturers, Loss Control/Risk/Safety Specialists, Facilities Managers, Insurers, Enforcers

    Continuing Education Credit:
    Complete this one-hour course and qualify for 0.1 CEU.     Upon successful completion of a course, participants will be prompted to download the CEU certificate directly from the course site.

    Please verify applicability with your professional board or organization before registering.

  • Hazard Control

    2013 NFPA 654: Hazard Control

     

    Learn how to locate and apply NFPA 654 requirements to effectively control dust hazards and guard against fire and explosions.

    This new NFPA 654 Hazard Control Online Training will enable you to apply the 2013 NFPA 654: Standard for the Prevention of Fire and Dust Explosions from the Manufacturing, Processing, and Handling of Combustible Particulate Solids to address the hazards of combustible dusts. You'll be prepared to locate and implement the requirements for facility and systems design, process equipment, dust control, ignition sources, and fire protection.

    Upon completion you should be able to:

    • Locate requirements in NFPA 654
    • Describe the scope and structure of NFPA 654
    • Describe general requirements outlined in NFPA 654 Chapter 4
    • Identify performance-based design options outlined in NFPA 654 Chapter 5
    • Describe facility and systems design requirements outlined in NFPA 654 Chapter 6
    • Describe process equipment requirements outlined in NFPA 654 Chapter 7
    • Describe fugitive dust control and housekeeping requirements outlined in NFPA 654 Chapter 8
    • Describe ignition source requirements outlined in NFPA 654 Chapter 9
    • Describe fire protection requirements outlined in NFPA 654 Chapter 10
    • Describe relevant requirements outlined in NFPA 68 and NFPA 69

     

    Who Will Benefit:
    Engineers/Designers, Manufacturers, Loss Control/Risk/Safety Specialists, Facilities Managers, Insurers, Enforcers

    Continuing Education Credit:
    Complete this one-hour course and qualify for 0.1 CEU.     Upon successful completion of a course, participants will be prompted to download the CEU certificate directly from the course site.

    Please verify applicability with your professional board or organization before registering.

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  • Terms & Specifications for Online Training

    Terms:

    • Course Tuition: The course tuition is due and payable before starting each module.
    • Expiration: Participants will need to take the online courses or series within 365 days.
    • CEUs: You earn 0.1 CEU for each learning hour. To verify total numbers of CEUs for a course or a series, please check the Description tab. Upon successful completion of a course or a series, participants will be able to download the CEUs certificate directly from the website. Please verify applicability with your professional board or organization.
    • Online Training is non-refundable.

    Specifications:

    • For optimal online course performance, please use Google Chrome or Firefox® as your web browser. If you encounter any technical difficulty, check to make sure that cookies, javascript support and Adobe Flash are enabled.

     

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  • Also in NFPA 654: Standard for the Prevention of Fire and Dust Explosions from the Manufacturing, Processing, and Handling of Combustible Particulate Solids