Disclaimer

Effective Date: December 2024

1. No Professional Advice

The content on this website, including the DHA Screening Tool, DHA Documentation Tool, and all educational resources, is provided for general informational purposes only. Nothing on this website should be construed as:

• Professional engineering advice
• Legal advice or legal opinion
• Safety consulting services
• Compliance certification or verification
• A substitute for consultation with qualified professionals

2. Not a Substitute for Qualified Professionals

NFPA 660 and related combustible dust standards require that Dust Hazard Analyses be performed or led by qualified persons with appropriate knowledge, training, and experience. The tools on this website are intended to assist with documentation and preliminary assessment only. They are not a replacement for:

• A qualified DHA facilitator or leader
• Professional engineering review
• On-site hazard assessment
• Combustible dust testing by accredited laboratories
• Review by authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ)

3. Accuracy of Information

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of the information, tools, or resources contained on this website.

Standards, regulations, and best practices change over time. Users are responsible for verifying all information against current versions of applicable standards (NFPA 660, OSHA regulations, etc.) and consulting with qualified professionals.

4. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, DHA.Support, its owners, operators, and affiliates shall not be liable for any:

• Direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses
• Damages resulting from your use of or inability to use the website or tools
• Damages resulting from any decisions made based on information provided on this website
• Personal injury, property damage, or any other damages arising from combustible dust hazards

This limitation applies whether the alleged liability is based on contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other basis, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damage.

5. User Responsibility

By using this website and its tools, you acknowledge and agree that:

• You are solely responsible for evaluating the accuracy, completeness, and usefulness of all information provided
• You will consult with qualified professionals before making any compliance or safety decisions
• You will verify all information against current applicable standards and regulations
• You assume all risk associated with the use of this website and its tools
• Any reliance you place on information from this website is strictly at your own risk

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