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Protect your goods, business, people, workplace and brand identity by eliminating and reducing the inherent risks of working with wood dusts
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.
Workplaces need sufficient ventilation and safety systems designed for toxic or explosive hazards that may arise from a specific source, these should be correctly characterized by a hazardous zone.
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.
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.
Your process safety partner of choice
Sigma-HSE provides actionable safety solutions to the wood processing industry by eliminating the threat of fire and explosion during operations and storage.
Our team of global engineers and technical experts can implement a range of process safety consulting, testing and training solutions across your organization.
Utilize 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.
With an abundance of wood variations coupled with the fact that no two tree trunks are alike, make use of our testing turnaround time to quickly understand the potentially hazardous properties of your materials.
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.
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.
Your single process safety solution
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 utilizes 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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