Do these process safety problems sound familiar?
Identifying types of wood dusts and their flammable properties
It should be assumed that all wood dust has potentially explosive properties. As a result, they should undergo rigorous dust explosion testing at a suitable laboratory.
Understanding the complexities of your safety systems
Workplaces need sufficient ventilation and safety systems designed for toxic or explosive hazards that may arise from a specific source, these should be correctly characterised by a hazardous zone.
Unfamiliarity regarding hazardous substances and explosive atmosphere regulations
Hazardous wood products, residues or by-products that may occur or build up inside the working environment will fall under DSEAR regulations and specialist ATEX rated equipment may be required.
Integrating competent inspection and maintenance practices
LEVs and other systems handling wood dust are legally required to be examined and tested (CompEx) by a competent person once a year and specialist holistic training is necessary for operators, supervisors and managers.
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Simplify compliance
Utilise Sigma-HSE's in-depth understanding of process safety legislation to ensure that you abide by the national and international health and safety regulations that are unique to the wood processing sector.
Optimise product delivery
With an abundance of wood variations coupled with the fact that no two trees are alike, make use of our testing turnaround time to quickly understand the potentially hazardous properties of your materials.
Safeguard your systems
Wood products and by-products require specialist ventilation systems. The correct design of a wood dust removal system in a facility can help prevent the build-up of explosive atmospheres.
Create a resilient safety culture
Ensure that there is a top down safety culture whereby every employee in your business is aware of the importance that process safety plays in their everyday activities.
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Protect your brand identity and ensure production stability
Our dedicated global team of engineers, technical experts and specialist coaches provide pragmatic and effective solutions that work in harmony with your wood processing operations.
Ensure production continuity by reducing the risk of fire and through our actionable insights.
Sigma-HSE’s approach to logistics and supply chain health and safety utilises a range of tools, methodologies, laboratory testing, engineering expertise and vast knowledge of standards and regulations to develop an approach that is unique to your business and the specific challenges you face.
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