NFPA 655-2017 PDF Download

The 2017 edition of NFPA 655, titled "Standard for Prevention of Sulfur Fires and Explosions," provides guidelines and requirements for effectively mitigating the risks associated with sulfur fires and explosions. The standard specifically focuses on addressing hazards during the crushing, grinding, and pulverizing of bulk and liquid sulfur, as well as the safe handling of all forms of sulfur.

NFPA 655 offers both prescriptive and performance-based options for implementing its requirements, allowing users to choose the approach that best suits their situation. This enables individuals to eliminate or reduce hazards encountered in sulfur processing and handling in a manner that aligns with the standard's guidelines. It emphasizes the importance of understanding and correctly addressing all types of hazards related to sulfur.

The 2017 edition of NFPA 655 includes changes that align it with NFPA 654, the standard referenced by OSHA's Combustible Dust National Emphasis Program. These changes aim to provide better correlation and consistency between the two standards, enhancing the identification of dust hazards and defining mitigation strategies. Additionally, revisions clarify the scope of the document and its relationship to NFPA 654, while also addressing requirements for the use of steam in fire fighting.