Dust free
We stock a range of products to reduce the impact of dust produced during cutting or drilling. With proper use, they help create a safer and more effective job site.
Silica Dust in the workplace
WHAT:
Silica is a natural substance found in concrete, bricks, rocks, stone, sand and clay.
THE DANGER:
Without the relevant protective measures, the smallest of dust particles are breathed in. In the worst cases, these penetrate into the lung tissue, the alveoli, where they cause severe damage.
TAKE NO RISKS!
It is important to eliminate silica dust from a workplace or control any exposure to ensure worker safety. Silica is a known contributor to lung cancer. At least 600 – 900 people die a year form occupational health disease in New Zealand.
Exposure to RCS is a workplace hazard that employers must eliminate, isolate or minimise.
EMPLOYERS RESPONSIBILITY?
Employers have a legal duty to take all practicable steps to ensure employees are safe at work. Employers may also have duties to other people at or in the vicinity of the workplace.
A SOLUTION
Avoidance of dust development through the use of the highly efficient Starmix Dust Extractors.
THE ADVANTAGE:
The Starmix Dust Extractors remove dust particles directly from the danger zone.
DO NOT FORGET: FINER IS MORE FEARSOME
The general rule is: the finer the dust, the greater the health risk.
Therefore, different particle sizes have different dangers:
- < 10 µm Reduces lung function
- < 2 µm Skin and eye ailments
- < 1 µm Tumors
- < 0,1 µm Heart and lung diseases
All dust classes at a glance.
These dusts have an occupational exposure limit value (AGW) of > 1mg/m³. The filter material of vacuum cleaners of dust class L is tested. The maximum particle penetration grade is less than 1 %. There are no special disposal requirements.
Here, dusts with an AGW of > 0.1 mg/m³ are present. These vacuum cleaners are tested as complete units. The maximum particle penetration grade is less than 0.1 %. Disposal must be carried out low on dust.
This dust class covers dust with an AGW value of > 0.1 mg/m³, all carcinogenic dust and dust which is tainted with pathogens. These vacuum cleaners are also tested as complete devices. The maximum particle penetration grade is less than 0.005 %. Disposal must be carried out free of dust.
This class corresponds to dust class H. The difference: an additional test for machines and devices that eliminates dust and is intended to collect and separate asbestos