Golden Rule #1: Always recognize and understand the hazardous properties of your dust/ powder materials
Golden Rule #2: Always identify the equipment and areas of the facility where dust, fire, and explosion hazards exist
Golden Rule #3: Always provide and maintain appropriate fire and explosion protection
Golden Rule #4: Always Ensure personnel are trained on hazards and hazard controls
Golden Rule #5: Never allow hazardous quantities of dust to accumulate in the workplace
Golden Rule #6: Always control ignition sources in the workplace
Golden Rule #7: Always Control changes to processes, equipment, procedures, and safety systems
Golden Rule #8: Always Investigate combustible dust incidents and near misses and apply learnings