Practical guidance for the industry on the design, operation and maintenance of spray drying and ancillary plant.

NOTE: Since this code was approved by the Minister of Labour, a number of the standards referred to have become outdated, and some IEC standards have been adopted as AS/NZS standards. Among other changes, LOSC no longer provides a dust testing service, this now being provided by SIMTARS in Australia.

Table of Contents

NOTICE OF ISSUE
FOREWORD
SUMMARY OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY IN EMPLOYMENT ACT 1992

Approved Codes of Practice
Employers' Duties
Hazard Management
Information for Employees
Employers to Involve Employees in the Development of Health and Safety Procedures
Training of Employees and the Safety of Others
Employees' Duties
Accidents and Serious Harm (Records and Notification)

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Preamble
1.2 Background
1.3 Application of Code
1.4 Definitions

2. HAZARDS AND HAZARD PREVENTION

2.1 Fire and Explosion: General
2.2 Fires
2.3 Explosions
2.4 Sources of Ignition

3. RECOMMENDATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Processing Equipment
3.2 Management Responsibilities

4. EXPLOSION PROTECTION

4.1 General
4.2 Explosion Venting
4.3 Process Isolation
4.4 Use of Pressure Vessels
4.5 Explosion Suppression
4.6 Drying in an Inert Gas Atmosphere
4.7 Specific Requirements for Explosion Protection
4.8 Plans and Designs

5. FIRE CONTROL AND PROTECTION

5.1 General
5.2 General Recommendations
5.3 General Requirements
5.4 Specific Requirements
5.5 Testing and Maintenance

APPENDIX 1: EXPLOSION TEST METHODS
APPENDIX 2: OPERATOR'S CHECKLIST
APPENDIX 3: EXAMPLES OF PERMIT TO WORK SYSTEMS

Confined Space Entry Permit
Permit for Cutting and Welding with Portable Gas or Arc Equipment (Front)
Checklist (Back)
Entry Permit
Hot Work Permit

APPENDIX 4: EXPLOSION SUPPRESSION

Background
Principle of Operation
Design Considerations

APPENDIX 5: DRYING IN AN INERT GAS ATMOSPHERE

Background
Design Considerations

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