CPL 03-00-008 - Combustible Dust Explosion Prevention Program

This directive, effective July 7, 2023 in North Carolina, 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. 

Also reference CPL 02-01-004 (CPL 2-1.4C), Inspection of Grain Handling Facilities, 29 CFR 1910.272 and OSHA Technical Manual (TED 01-00-015). Additional information and resources can be found on the safety and health topic page for Combustible Dust, Ventilation, Pulp, Paper and Paperboard Mills, Sawmills and Grain Handling Facilities.