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Inspection Scope and Area Identification

Inspection area and process identified

Document the specific room, line, equipment area, or process zone included in this audit.

Combustible dust hazard assessment available and current critical (required)

Verify that the facility has a documented combustible dust hazard assessment supporting the housekeeping program.

Yes No N/A

Housekeeping inspection frequency defined for this area

Confirm the area has a defined inspection and cleaning frequency based on dust generation and risk.

Note (optional)

Recent housekeeping inspection date

Enter the date and time of the most recent housekeeping inspection for this area.

Dust Layer Management

Visible dust accumulation kept below facility action level critical (required)

Check whether dust layers on floors, ledges, beams, cable trays, equipment, and other surfaces remain below the site's defined action level.

Yes No N/A

Dust layer thickness measured where accumulation is present

Measure representative dust layer thickness at the inspected location.

Note (optional)

Horizontal surfaces free of settled dust buildup critical (required)

Verify that beams, rafters, tops of equipment, light fixtures, ducting, and other horizontal surfaces are not allowing hazardous dust accumulation.

Yes No N/A

Dust migration to adjacent areas controlled

Confirm that housekeeping practices prevent dust from spreading into walkways, offices, electrical rooms, or other non-process areas.

Yes No N/A

Housekeeping records show timely cleanup of dust accumulation

Review whether cleanup logs or work orders show dust accumulation is addressed within the required timeframe.

Yes No N/A

Vacuuming and Cleanup Practices

Approved vacuum equipment used for combustible dust cleanup critical (required)

Confirm that vacuuming is performed with equipment approved for combustible dust service and appropriate for the dust hazard classification.

Yes No N/A

Compressed air not used for routine dust cleanup critical (required)

Verify that compressed air is not used for routine cleaning unless specifically controlled, justified, and performed with safeguards.

Yes No N/A

Cleanup method prevents dust cloud generation critical (required)

Observe whether sweeping, blowing, or other cleanup activities are avoided when they would create airborne dust clouds.

Yes No N/A

Vacuum hoses, filters, and containers in good condition

Inspect vacuum equipment for damage, leaks, clogged filters, or full collection containers that could reduce effectiveness or create ignition risk.

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Collected dust disposed of in closed containers

Confirm that removed dust is transferred and stored in closed, labeled containers to prevent re-entrainment and ignition exposure.

Yes No N/A

MAQ Controls and Dust Storage

Maximum allowable quantity (MAQ) defined for this area critical (required)

Verify that the facility has established and communicated a maximum allowable quantity for combustible dust in the inspected area.

Yes No N/A

Stored dust or dust-containing waste within MAQ critical (required)

Confirm that dust, dust waste, and recovered material stored in the area do not exceed the defined MAQ.

Yes No N/A

Dust collection bins and waste containers labeled and covered

Check that containers used for combustible dust are labeled, covered, and managed to prevent release and ignition.

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Dust transfer points cleaned before overflow occurs

Verify that transfer points, hoppers, bag dumps, and similar locations are cleaned before dust overflows or accumulates excessively.

Yes No N/A

Ignition Source Prevention

Hot work controlled in or near dust areas critical (required)

Verify that hot work is controlled by permit, isolation, and cleanup requirements when performed in or near combustible dust hazards.

Yes No N/A

Electrical equipment free of dust buildup that could affect operation critical (required)

Inspect motors, panels, junction boxes, lighting, and controls for dust accumulation that could create overheating or ignition risk.

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Static electricity controls in place where needed

Confirm bonding, grounding, or other static control measures are used where dust cleanup or transfer could generate static discharge.

Yes No N/A

Corrective Actions and Sign-Off

Deficiencies documented with corrective actions

List all deficiencies, non-conformances, and required corrective actions identified during the inspection.

Responsible person assigned for follow-up

Record the name or role responsible for corrective action tracking and closure.

Inspector signature

Inspector signs to confirm the audit findings are complete and accurate.

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Run: Combustible Dust Housekeeping Audit

Inspection Scope and Area Identification

Dust Layer Management

Vacuuming and Cleanup Practices

MAQ Controls and Dust Storage

Ignition Source Prevention

Corrective Actions and Sign-Off

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