Combustible Dust Explosion Prevention Program

This directive replaces the previous directive, OSHA Instruction CPL 03-00-008, issued on March 11, 2008. The purpose of the revised National Emphasis Program (NEP) is to continue to inspect facilities that generate or handle combustible dusts that are likely to cause fire, flash fire, deflagration, and/or explosion hazards. It establishes and implements guidance to Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHOs) for conducting inspections targeted by this directive. Also reference the OSHA Technical Manual, Section IV, Chapter 6, Combustible Dusts, for related information.