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title: Dust Hazard Analysis & Explosion Prevention With Dr. Ashok Dastidar
description: In this episode, we share knowledge and practical experience of DHAs and recommends ways that facilities can minimize their risk.
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| Dr. Ashok Dastidar teaching NFPA 652 Course  at Fauske & Associates |

In this podcast  "[DSS 007: Dust Hazard Analysis and Explosion Prevention with Dr. Ashok Dastidar [dustsafetyscience.com]](https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__dustsafetyscience.com_dust-2Dhazard-2Danalysis-2Dashok-2Ddastidar_&d=DwMFaQ&c=Scw5Q-w0YkzmgQckG2UMv_F15wUD7DoFbJjMRh6PGnA&r=IPusS3ZCJVkDGkCGrXLmCXsHmeDDdMHAj_tXMQ86V7U&m=P1AFvt22vJl4qsN7nfxyI3DAdAiEYY9wRalRxu4rfpE&s=P4lRGbPdfUANssOI87BWWtfmMoQfry8nrQS9RDHlvwQ&e=)" Dr. Dastidar, PhD, Vice President of Dust & [Flammability Testing](https://www.fauske.com/blog/do-you-know-your-flash-point-from-your-ait-test-in-flammability-testing) and Consulting for Fauske & Associates chats with Chris Clooney, PhD, and founder of Dust Safety Science.Com. Dr. Dastidar has an extensive background in dust hazard analysis (DHA), being a member of several National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) technical committees and the current chair of the ASTM E 27 committee on the hazard potential of chemicals. In this episode, he shares his knowledge and practical experience of DHAs and recommends ways that facilities can minimize their risk.

## Dust Hazard Overview

A lot of time and resources are being dedicated to understanding combustible dust incidents, while the other side of the problem (prevention and protection) also needs to be examined. Specifically:

- Measures to improve safety in industries handling combustible dust should be discussed
- Resources that are currently available need to be identified and used
- Training is needed on what inspectors and those employed in these industries should be looking for

Read more at https://dustsafetyscience.com/dust-hazard-analysis-ashok-dastidar/

Fauske & Associates recently developed a case study on a combustible dust explosion at a processing plant. We break down our approach to risk based inspection that was implemented to mitigate future hazards. Download the case study by clicking below.

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