Warehouses and packaging lines generate cardboard, plastic, and pallet dust, with added powder hazards in food and chemical logistics. Dust affects scanners, bearings, and product quality, and can become a health risk if fine particulates accumulate. Control is achievable with simple, repeatable measures.

Control at the process

Fit local extraction to carton erecting, tape cutting, and shrink-wrap trimming. Cover transfer points and use soft handling on conveyors to reduce abrasion. Keep knife blades sharp and adjust speeds to limit dust generation without slowing throughput.

Air cleaning for open spaces

Use portable air scrubbers to manage background airborne dust in pick zones and mezzanines. Position units to create a directional flow towards filters and away from packing staff. Select appropriate HEPA (H13/H14 where fine particulate or cross-contamination is a concern) and check airflow under load as filters load with fibre.

Housekeeping that avoids re‑release

Ban sweeping; vacuum floors, racking, and mezzanine grating with M-Class industrial vacuums as standard, upgrading to H-Class where powders are hazardous or fine. Fit brush tools for high shelving and pre-separators for bulk fibre. Empty and seal bags before moving. For food areas, coordinate with hygiene teams to align dust removal with sanitation schedules.

Maintenance and checks

Inspect extraction points weekly, clear blockages, and replace filters per the maintenance plan. Monitor problem zones with a simple particulate meter and adjust air scrubber placement as layouts change. Keep a short log so shifts can see what was done and what needs attention.

Practical takeaways

• Enclose and extract at dusty packaging steps.
• Use air scrubbers to control background dust; set a clear airflow path.
• Vacuum-only cleaning; M-Class minimum, H-Class where powders are hazardous.
• Pre-separators extend filter life and reduce downtime.
• Track hotspots with a PM meter and move equipment accordingly.

Stable controls protect people and product while improving reliability. Small adjustments to process, air cleaning, and housekeeping deliver cleaner, safer operations.