Grain & Food Hazardous Location Service Food Hazardous Location Service

WERCS provides professional hazardous location equipment service for grain elevators, flour mills, and food processing facilities. Combustible dust from grain handling, flour milling, and food processing creates explosion hazards requiring proper dust collection, explosion-proof equipment, and Class II Division 1/2 compliance. We service the equipment that keeps your facility safe and compliant.

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Problems We Solve

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Combustible Dust Hazards

Grain dust, flour, sugar, starch, and other food powders are combustible dusts. Proper classification and equipment prevent catastrophic dust explosions.

Class II Division Classification

Grain and food processing areas are classified as Class II Division 1 or 2 based on dust concentrations. All equipment must be properly rated and maintained.

Dust Collection Systems

Dust collection and ventilation systems are critical safety equipment. Proper airflow, filter maintenance, and explosion venting prevent dangerous...

NFPA 652 Compliance

NFPA 652 requires dust hazard analysis and proper hazardous location classification. Ongoing equipment maintenance ensures continued compliance.

Our Service Process

How WERCS delivers exceptional results every time

1

Facility Assessment

We evaluate grain handling, processing, and storage areas against OSHA and NFPA requirements. All Class II locations documented.

2

Dust Control Service

Dust collection system inspection and testing including airflow measurement, filter condition, and explosion vent verification.

3

Explosion-Proof Equipment

Service of all Class II rated equipment including motors, lighting, controls, and instrumentation in dust hazard areas.

4

Compliance Documentation

Complete documentation package for OSHA inspections, insurance audits, and NFPA 652 dust hazard analysis requirements.

Equipment We Service

WERCS technicians are trained on all major paint booth brands and models.

Dust Collection Systems
Baghouse, Cyclone, Cartridge
Explosion-Proof Equipment
Class II Motors, Lighting
Explosion Venting
Rupture Panels, Flameless Vents
Dust Monitoring
Concentration Sensors, Alarms

Compliance & Safety Standards

OSHA 1910.272 - Grain Handling Facilities
NFPA 652 - Combustible Dusts Fundamentals
NFPA 61 - Agricultural and Food Processing
NFPA 85 - Boiler and Combustion Systems
Class II Division 1 & 2 Classifications
EPA Air Quality Requirements

Grain & Food Hazardous Location Service Food Hazardous Location Service FAQ

Common questions about our services

Grain dust suspended in air within the explosive concentration range can ignite from a spark or hot surface. Grain elevator explosions have killed hundreds of workers. Proper dust control, housekeeping, and explosion-proof equipment prevent these disasters.
NFPA 652 is the Standard on the Fundamentals of Combustible Dust. It requires facilities to perform dust hazard analysis (DHA) and implement proper controls including hazardous location classification and equipment ratings.
We service the hazardous location equipment associated with dust collection systems including explosion-proof motors, controls, and instrumentation. We also verify proper operation of explosion vents and isolation devices.

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Service Areas

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