Dust Safety Science

About Dust Safety Science

Dust Safety Science is an engineering firm located on Cobblestone Road in the Kilally Valley of London, Ontario. It provides combustible dust safety services, training, and products to individuals and industries worldwide that handle combustible dust. The firm offers technical services including dust testing, Dust Hazard Analysis (DHA) and risk assessments, fire and explosion protection, and dust collection design. It also provides dust collection equipment, combustible dust cleaning services, and specialized consulting. Educational offerings include the Certified Dust Safety Professional and Certified DHA Leader programs, as well as online short courses. These courses cover explosion vent sizing using NFPA 68, explosion protection systems, housekeeping programs, and the impact of hybrid mixtures on dust explosion testing parameters. Dr. Chris Cloney, a lead researcher with a PhD in coal dust and hybrid mixture explosion modeling, and Michelle Murphy, who works in process safety and risk management, founded the organization. The business grew from a research blog into a platform in 2018 and launched the Combustible Dust Training Institute. The company publishes the Dust Safety Journal and hosts annual global and regional safety conferences.