Grinding and deburring are common industrial processes, but they release fine dust particles that can pose serious risks. Whether it is an angle grinder, die grinder or an automated grinding machine, dust and particles will pollute your workplace unless they are captured and filtered at the source.
The best way to protect workers is through source capture for grinding dust. Removing dust before it reaches the breathing zone prevents long-term exposure and keeps air safe. Depending on the nature of the work application, grinding and deburring can create airborne metal, composite, rubber or fiberglass dust that is particularly dangerous to inhale.
Metal dust inhalation can have life-threatening consequences. When workers breathe in grinding dust, the particles enter the lungs and may cause:
Dust hazards don’t stop at the lungs. Some particles dissolve into the bloodstream and travel to the liver, kidneys, or even the brain. This can lead to broader organ damage and long-term health complications.
Creating a work environment that gives workers the ability to capture and filter grinding and deburring dust at the source is the key to safe prevention. The degree of risk to workers is determined by factors such as the length of exposure, the type of material being worked with, the type of protection and the effectiveness of that protection.
Creating a safe work environment requires effective dust control measures. The risk of lung disease depends on:
By implementing proper control measures for dust in the workplace, employers can drastically reduce exposure and keep workers healthy.
Installing high quality Downdraft Tables as part of your production process will provide workers with a safe environment to accomplish their work, while ensuring a high level of quality and performance to which you’ve grown accustomed.
Cartridge Dust Collectors are versatile machines capable of collecting dust and smoke from multiple sources throughout a factory. They can either be situated indoors or outdoors and use duct work to capture and convey particulate.
Because grinding dust spreads quickly, prevention is key. Eliminating dust at the workstation keeps it from harming workers or damaging costly machinery and electronics. For operations that generate combustible dust, proper filtration becomes even more critical.
At Diversitech, we provide reliable dust control measures to capture, filter, and remove dust at the source. Our team can recommend the right solution for your process, ensuring compliance with regulations while protecting worker health and safety.
Installing high quality Downdraft Tables as part of your production process will provide workers with a safe environment to accomplish their work, while ensuring a high level of quality and performance to which you’ve grown accustomed.
Cartridge Dust Collectors are versatile machines capable of collecting dust and smoke from multiple sources throughout a factory. They can either be situated indoors or outdoors and use duct work to capture and convey particulate.
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