Admin teams often sit next to production, handling documents, visitors and deliveries. Without separation, office exposure to silica dust, wood dust or general particulate rises, with complaints and absenteeism following. The goal is simple: stop dust leaving production, prevent ingress to offices, and clean without re-suspending.

Separate and seal

• Install a defined barrier line. Temporary dust barriers with zip access create quick, modular lobbies for projects or maintenance periods.
• Upgrade door hardware: use self-closing hinges, door sweeps and perimeter seals to reduce leakage. Keep doors shut by default and signpost clean/dirty sides.
• Seal penetrations: foam or grommets around cables and services; close spare cut-outs in risers and cabinets.

Control air movement

• Pressure strategy: keep production slightly negative to capture dust; maintain offices neutral to slightly positive. Verify direction with a tissue test and record weekly.
• Treat shared spaces: run a continuous air cleaner in corridors that connect the two zones. Air purifiers, for example MAXVAC units, provide an extra layer where ductwork upgrades are not possible.

People and materials transfer

• Gowning: provide clean smocks or coveralls for office entry from dusty areas; store workwear outside offices.
• Documents and small parts: use plastic wallets or lidded trays; wipe before entry.
• Floor control: place sticky mats or ribbed scraper mats at doors and refresh frequently.

Clean without re-suspending

• Replace sweeping with M-Class or H-Class industrial vacuums and schedule spot cleans at peak times.
• Wipe with damp microfibre rather than dry dusters to prevent re-aerosolisation.

These simple layers—barriers, airflow, behaviour, and housekeeping—deliver rapid reductions in office dust exposure without disrupting production flow.