Dust Hazard Analysis
Combustible dust hazards are often hidden within everyday manufacturing processes. Fine dust generated during material handling, grinding, conveying, blending, and processing can accumulate over time and present significant fire and explosion risks if not properly managed.
A Dust Hazard Analysis (DHA) provides a systematic assessment of your facility, identifying potential dust explosion hazards and recommending practical engineering and operational measures to reduce risk while supporting compliance with recognised industry standards.
What It Is
A Dust Hazard Analysis is a structured assessment that evaluates how combustible dust is generated, handled, transported, and collected throughout a facility.
A DHA typically includes:
Identification of combustible dust hazards
Review of production processes
Assessment of dust collection systems
Evaluation of ignition sources
Review of housekeeping practices
Recommendations for engineering controls and mitigation measures
Where required, combustible dust laboratory testing can also be performed to determine the explosion characteristics of specific materials.
Common Problems
Facilities handling combustible dust may experience:
Unknown combustible dust hazards
Dust accumulation within production areas
Inadequate dust collection or housekeeping practices
Uncertainty regarding regulatory compliance
Increased fire and explosion risks
Many organisations are unaware that materials such as polymers, pharmaceutical powders, food ingredients, wood dust, and certain metal dusts may be combustible under the right conditions.
Why choose Mitra Engineering?
At Mitra Engineering Services, we provide more than individual products—we deliver a complete engineering solution for managing combustible dust hazards.
Our approach begins with understanding your facility, processes, and potential dust hazards. We work with customers through every stage of the project, from initial risk assessment to long-term system support.
Why Our Approach Works
Our approach focuses on delivering engineered safety solutions tailored to your specific process risks, rather than generic protection methods. By combining proven technologies with proper system integration, we ensure effective explosion mitigation, regulatory compliance, and reliable long-term protection.
Get a Solution for Your Facility
Tell us about your process and requirements. Our engineering team will review your setup and recommend a suitable solution
All systems are designed case-by-case based on your process, layout and compliance requirements