Protect yourself from the dangers of dust
THE MAJORITY of construction activities create airborne dust, especially when working with materials such as wood, stone, concrete, fillers, and plasterboards.
THE MAJORITY of construction activities create airborne dust, especially when working with materials such as wood, stone, concrete, fillers, and plasterboards.
THE USE of heavy-duty machinery when floor grinding, cutting, or drilling creates and encourages the spread of hazardous dust, which presents significant health and safety issues for contractors on the job.
NORTHUMBRIA, Newcastle has attained ‘Gold learning partner status’ from globally recognised health, safety and environmental qualification awarding body NEBOSH.
ALUN ELIDYR Edwards and Glyn Davies have been appointed to two new ambassadorial roles to promote health and safety awareness on farms across Wales.
DACORUM BOROUGH Council has been fined for exposing seven grounds maintenance workers to Hand Arm Vibration (HAVS), caused by excessive use of power tools.
A SELF-employed gas fitter has been fined after he and his son received serious burns following an explosion at a motor vehicle showroom in Glasgow.
A MANUFACTURER of steel water storage tanks and supporting towers has been fined after a worker suffered multiple fractures following a fall from height.
Dustcontrol UK has over 45 years of experience in developing dust extraction solutions and centralised vacuum systems to fit client requirements in the manufacturing, construction and engineering industries. They are experts in capturing dust at its source – both where and when it’s created.
The company offers a complete service package, including accessories and spare parts, so you can trust it will be there to assist you as you focus on your core business. Dustcontrol UK’s main goals are to help you achieve an efficient production process, increase productivity, improve product quality and promote a safe working environment. The fact is that everything runs so much more smoothly when you avoid being stopped or disturbed by dust and other pollutants, not to mention the better air quality that is the result of professional dust extraction. In short, the firm supplies portable machines and stationary extraction systems to help companies all over the world to achieve better results. Its product range consists of portable dust extractors for industrial and construction use, fixed extraction installations, discharge arrangements and accessories. Ultimately, it supplies a complete range of products and accessories for large and small companies in all types of industries.
The DC AirCube 500 has been developed for ease of use and high durability. It is built from stainless steel sheet metal to be extra damage resistant.
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