Explosion risks associated with dust collectors are long known and not nearly negligible. This is because almost all organic, and even some inorganic (metallic) materials are combustible in dust form.

The majority of dust is also hazardous if it comes in contact by inhalation. So, risks to the health of personnel using and maintaining dust collectors are also present.

One should expect that based on the described risks that safe dust collectors could easily be bought off the shelf on the EU market. But is this true? Not necessarily, and clients often need to consider safety aspects when selecting their future dust collector. To make the decision easier, this article reveals some hotspots on which to focus.