9. 118+ combustible dust related fires and explosions in the manufacturing, utility, and non-manufacturing sectors. OSHA Combustible Dust National Emphasis (NEP) program is not required in nearly half of the states with State OSHA Plans (strictly voluntary). That's only the tip of the iceberg, especially over the past year, where explosions and fires are occurring at facilities with dozens of NAICS not listed in the NEP.
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20. What about the hundreds of other NAICS not listed in the NEP ? 50 % Explosions and Fires that occurred in 2008 at facilities with NAICS not listed in the NEP
21. Over 50% of the combustible dust explosions this year were at facilities with NAICS (national industries) not listed in the NEP. Don't be a statistic.
22. OSHA NEP Compliance or Industry Prevention & Mitigation ? Where Should Resources be Directed?