Combustible Dust Management SWMS (Food Processing)
Combustible dust zone classification, ignition source control, and housekeeping management in flour milling, grain handling, sugar processing, and food manufacturing. Covers Zone 20/21/22 classification per AS/NZS 60079.10.2, dust-tight and anti-static electrical fitting requirements, bonding and earthing of all conductive surfaces, maximum accumulated dust depth trigger (3mm on surfaces), extraction system inspection frequency and performance testing, and emergency response procedure for dust-fire or deflagration event.
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Combustible dust management in flour mills, grain handling, sugar processing, and food manufacturing facilities. Covers Zone 20/21/22 hazardous area classification, ignition source control, dust accumulation limits, and deflagration emergency response. Triggers WHS Regulation 2025 Part 4.1 hazardous atmospheres duties and HRCW Category 10 hazardous chemicals provisions.
Hazards identified
3 hazards covered, sorted by priority.
Fatal explosion, building collapse, multiple casualties
Catastrophic facility-wide deflagration cascade
Flash fire, severe burns, structural damage
Control measures
Hierarchy-of-controls order: elimination → substitution → isolation → engineering → administrative → PPE.
- 1Classify zones per AS/NZS 60079.10.2; install only dust-tight Ex-rated electrical fittings in classified areas.
- 2Bond and earth all conductive surfaces; enforce 3mm dust accumulation trigger with documented housekeeping schedule.
- 3Inspect extraction systems at scheduled intervals; performance test airflow and isolate ignition sources before hot work.
Applicable Codes of Practice
Hazardous atmospheres — mandatory dust explosion risk controls
Zone 20/21/22 classification for combustible dust areas
High-Risk Construction Work triggered
Combustible dusts (flour, sugar, starch, milk powder) are hazardous chemicals with deflagration risk.
SWMS mandatory before work; PCBU must notify principal contractor.
What you receive
- ✓Editable DOCX SWMS template
- ✓State-specific WHS legislation schedule
- ✓Combustible dust hazard register
- ✓Worker sign-on register
Related legislation
- WHS Act 2011
- WHS Regulation 2025 Part 4.1
- Safe Work Australia Combustible Dust Guidance 2019