Combustibility Analysis

Added: Jan 29, 2018 11:02 am The Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) is an independent U.S. Government agency with the mission of investigating chemical accidents and hazards and recommending actions to protect workers, the public, and the environment. The CSB's scientific investigations support efforts by government, industry, labor, and communities to prevent chemical accidents. The agency was created by the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, and was first funded and commenced operations in 1998. The CSBs core mission activities include conducting accident investigations; formulating corrective or preventive recommendations based on investigation findings and advocating for their implementation; issuing reports containing the conclusions, findings, and recommendations arising from accident investigations; and conducting studies on chemical hazards.

INCIDENT BACKGROUND:
On May 31, 2017, an explosion and resulting fire at the Didion Mill in Cambria, Wisconsin, resulted in the deaths of five employees, multiple serious injuries, and extensive damage to the facility.

OBJECTIVE:
The objective of this solicitation is to obtain the services of a testing firm (the Contractor) with the expertise and capability to provide combustibility and explosivity analysis of dust samples recovered from the Didion Mill site.

SCOPE:
Work shall be performed at the Contractor's facility. Except where explicitly noted otherwise in this PWS, the Contractor is required to provide all equipment and materials necessary to conduct testing as set forth in the detailed protocols itemized in the Tasks Section of this document. Test samples will be provided to the Contractor by the CSB. The CSB anticipates the submission of five (5) samples for testing.

The work to be completed as part of this contract includes:
1. Sample Characterization
2. Dust Explosibility Testing
3. Thermal Stability Testing