Fume Removal (Welding Fume Extraction) This post is about fume removal - Welding fumes are a complex mixture of metallic oxides, silicates and fluorides. Fumes are formed when a metal is heated above its boiling point and its vapours condense into very fine, particles (solid particulates). Welding fumes generally contain [...]
The Smallest Dust can Pose the Greatest Threat But no threat is too small for Nilfisk dust extractors Protect what matters The lungs are just as vulnerable as any other part of the body – but their protection poses unique challenges. The most dangerous dust particles can be generated from [...]
Cleaning Hard to Reach Spaces in Your Industrial Facility While dust accumulation in your facility may seem like a minor safety concern insofar as cleaning is concerned, it can pose serious health and safety risks if handled improperly. This is especially true when combustible dust collects overhead and in other [...]
Concrete Grinding Concrete grinding and concrete cutting are very dusty jobs in the construction industry, both posing a serious health risk to construction workers, often referred to as masons. Masonry blocks, bricks, and concrete slabs contain concentrated amounts of crystalline silica. When these materials are dry-cut they release silica-containing dust [...]
Combustible Dust Risks in Food Facilities Combustible dust is defined by WorkSafe as solid material comprised of distinct particles, regardless of their shape, size or chemical composition. Combustible dust is extremely hazardous and can create flash fires and explosions when it is suspended in the air and comes into contact [...]
Working with Asbestos The Health and Safety (Asbestos) Regulations 2016 place restrictions on the work that can be done on asbestos and asbestos-containing materials. General responsibilities Working with it is prohibited by Regulations, except for certain specified activities: related work removal. Your duties As a PCBU (a Person Conducting a [...]
Composites Manufacturing - 5 Hazardous Dusts Commonly Found Dust is everywhere in composites manufacturing. If it’s not controlled, that dust can easily find its way into your eyes and lungs, causing irritation; into hard-to-reach areas, creating combustible dust hazards; and onto surfaces, leading to slip and fall incidents. Here are [...]
Dust Classes - L, M & H-CLASS There are three different classes of dust. Each one requires a specific requirement to be safely removed from the workplace but, more importantly, from our lungs. With the current world climate focusing on wearing masks and everyone being concerned about certain particles floating [...]
Accelerated Silicosis Update Accelerated silicosis is an emerging health issue overseas affecting people who work with engineered stone products, which are mainly used for kitchen bench tops. While no cases of accelerated silicosis have been reported in New Zealand, there are an increasing number of cases being reported in Australia [...]
Reduce Allergens Allergy sufferers need to be extra careful and keep their environment spotlessly clean to Reduce Allergens. The presence of pollen, animal hair, pet dander, dust mites present on carpets, beds, sofas are some of the common triggers of allergies. The traditional methods of cleaning and dusting don’t reduce [...]