Manufacturing and processing facilities across many different industries have one common challenge – containing the dangerous dusts. Operations that produce dust threaten the safety of workers, the facility and even customers who might encounter dust particles in the end product. While every type of dust has its own specific requirements and regulations, there are 3 important things ...
The processes involved in manufacturing batteries can release particles into the air – lead dust, nickel, cobalt, aluminum and other materials that are combustible and/or toxic. Though these dusts and fumes are generally emitted near process equipment, once in the air they disperse and eventually settle on equipment, floors, walls and other surfaces.
Handling and milling grain, seed and feed are occupational hazards that expose workers to many serious and life-threatening situations. Dust-related dangers include allergies, respiratory injury, fire and explosion. Especially at risk are food and agricultural facilities that process, move, store and ship products like corn, oats, wheat, barley, sunflower seeds, rice, cotton seeds and soybeans.
Dust testing is important regardless of how long you’ve been producing the same type of dust or the age of your dust collection system. You may think that you have an understanding of the type of dust produced during your operations, but changes in equipment, regulations or products can mean that it’s time to have your facility’s dust evaluated.