Question 573Deck General70% to pass
Atmospheres laden with coal dust or grain dust caused by loading these cargoes _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) may be explosive in some concentrations.
Atmospheres laden with coal dust or grain dust can be explosive in certain concentrations. These fine particulates suspended in the air can form a combustible mixture that can ignite and cause an explosion. This is a key safety concern that must be carefully managed during loading operations.
The other options are incorrect - while these dust-laden atmospheres may present other risks like toxicity or spontaneous combustion, the primary hazard is the potential for explosion, which makes option A the right answer.
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