Small rooms make dust control both easier and riskier: easier to enclose, but quick to saturate. The key is to prioritise capture at source, manage airflow under load, and keep housekeeping tight.

Start with the task list

• Identify high emitters (cutting, chasing, sanding). Sequence them and consider off-hours to avoid crowding.
• Use on-tool extraction and water suppression where suitable; slow cutting speeds reduce generation.

Right-size the equipment

• Choose compact M/H-class vacuums with sealed bags; avoid overfilling to protect airflow.
• Pick air scrubbers sized for the room volume; short duct runs reduce losses.
• Use conductive hoses and secure connections to prevent leaks and nuisance shocks.

Control air paths

• Close doors and seal gaps; create a simple make-up air path.
• If exhausting, direct discharge away from occupants and intakes; consider negative pressure to stop migration.

Housekeeping without re-agitation

• No sweeping or blow-downs. Vacuum ledges and floors regularly with M/H-class units.
• Change pre-filters and bags before performance drops; keep spares on hand.
• Bag and seal waste immediately, then remove from the room.

Monitor and adjust

• Check PM2.5/PM10 periodically; if levels climb, pause and service filters or increase ventilation.
• For respirable hazards, use H13/H14 final filtration and appropriate RPE.

Practical takeaways

• Plan tasks to minimise simultaneous dust generation.
• Keep airflow high under load with sealed bagging and short runs.
• Validate with quick PM checks and adjust before work continues.

Small spaces reward good discipline. With source capture, tuned airflow, and zero-sweep housekeeping, you can maintain control and keep productivity high.