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What to do after a dust hazard analysis (DHA)

What to do after a dust hazard analysis (DHA)

Does your facility handle combustible powders? Per NFPA guidelines, you must complete a dust hazard analysis. A DHA identifies potential dust explosion hazards inside a facility, but the real challenge is addressing them efficiently and effectively. DHA results often reveal the need for process modifications or system upgrades.

At Kice Industries, we bring over 75 years of dust control experience to help manufacturers not only interpret DHA findings, but also develop a strategy to implement dust control solutions. Our goal is to streamline the path to NFPA compliance while keeping plant productivity on track.

Dust hazard analysis consulting with a commonsense approach

When your dust hazard analysis is finished, the next step is analyzing the results and prioritizing dust control needs. Many manufacturers struggle with deciding what needs immediate attention and what can be addressed over time.

As your DHA consultant, we look at dust hazard analyses within the context of your facility, helping you determine the most critical areas to address first. This means prioritizing recommendations based on risk level, regulatory compliance, and operational impact. Then we create a dust control strategy tailored to your process.

Custom-engineered solutions for dust safety

A one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work when implementing DHA recommendations. Every facility has unique dust control needs. The Kice Engineering team specializes in designing custom air systems that provide the highest level of protection against dust explosions and dust hazards.

Building a dust collection system from the ground up? Our turnkey services cover planning, designing, manufacturing, and installing dust control equipment.

Modifying an existing dust collection system to work better? With over 75 years of experience, we can provide recommendations on improving dust collection systems already in place.

Not sure which explosion protection equipment you need? Kice has worked with all third-party vendors of explosion protection equipment. These connections allow us to pick and choose solutions that make the most sense for your application.

Seamless integration, minimal disruption

One of the biggest concerns for plant managers is how DHA solutions will impact productivity. Knowing that downtime is costly, we integrate dust control systems seamlessly into your existing process. Kice engineers work closely with your plant staff to ensure minimal downtime during installation, modifications, and upgrades.

Ongoing support for long-term NFPA compliance

Addressing DHA findings is not a one-off project. It’s an ongoing commitment to compliance and safety. After installing your dust collection system, we can stay on board to provide additional DHA support.

  • On-site staff training to ensure proper system use and adherence to safety protocols
  • Routine maintenance and performance assessments to keep dust collection systems operating efficiently
  • Compliance evaluations to help you stay ahead of evolving NFPA guidelines and industry regulations

Our expert support helps ensure that dust control systems remain effective long after we’ve implemented them.

Partner with Kice for DHA implementation

DHA compliance doesn’t have to be a burden. With Kice as your partner, it’s an opportunity to meet industry standards of dust control while achieving safer, cleaner manufacturing. Whether your dust collection system requires a small-scale adjustment or full-scale overhaul, we do the bulk of the work so you can focus on production.

DHA complete? Contact us today to discuss the next steps.

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