Dust Explosion Hazards: Understanding Risks, Prevention & Protection Strategies
Sep 15 – Dec 15, 2026Combustible dust can pose a serious fire and explosion risk across industries handling powders, including chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food, and other process industries. Understanding how dust behaves, identifying potential ignition sources, and implementing the right prevention and protection measures are critical to maintaining safe and compliant operations.
Join DEKRA for a focused 1.5-hour technical session on Dust Explosion Hazards, designed to provide practical insights into combustible dust behaviour, Dust Hazard Analysis (DHA), applicable standards, and effective risk mitigation strategies.
The session will combine technical fundamentals with practical case examples and industry best practices to help participants better understand and manage dust explosion risks within their facilities.
What You Will Learn:
- Combustible dust fundamentals & explosion risks
- Common ignition sources and practical case studies
- Applicable standards & guidelines
- Basics of Dust Hazard Analysis (DHA)
- Explosion prevention & protection measures
- Grounding, bonding & housekeeping best practices
- Practical risk mitigation approaches
Recommended for:
- Process Safety Professionals
- EHS / HSE Managers
- Plant & Operations Managers
- Process & Chemical Engineers
- Safety Engineers
- Maintenance & Engineering Teams
- Risk Management Professionals
- Professionals involved in powder handling and process operations
Date: 15th October, 2026
Time: 4.30pm-6.00pm
Why Attend?
Recognize the Risk. Assess the Hazard. Strengthen Protection.
Dust explosions can escalate rapidly when combustible dust, oxygen and an ignition source come together under the right conditions. A structured approach to hazard identification, assessment and risk mitigation can significantly strengthen process safety.
This session will help participants connect dust explosion theory with practical plant-level risk management.
About DEKRA India
DEKRA India provides independent expertise in process safety, risk assessment and engineering safety, helping organizations identify hazards, assess risks and implement effective measures to protect people, assets and operations.
Through its process safety expertise, DEKRA supports industries in developing robust safety strategies across the life cycle of their facilities and processes.
Understand Your Dust Explosion Risks Before They Become a Hazard
Register Now to gain practical insights into combustible dust hazards, Dust Hazard Analysis and effective prevention and protection strategies.