Potential Harmful Effects of Dust Inhalation and Ingestion

Dust can pose many health risks, from inhalation and ingestion to problems with the eyes and skin. If skin is continually exposed to dust it can cause all sorts of irritation such as ulcers and rashes and it can also leads to problems like dermatitis. There are many different sorts of dust, especially in working environments where drilling, milling, grinding and sawing are taking place. Dust Arrest can help combat dust in the workplace with prevention and management.

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How to Control Dust in Temporary Site Setups and Pop-Up Workspaces

Pop-up works need fast, reliable dust control. Create quick enclosures, extract at source, use portable air scrubbers, and verify with PM checks to meet HSE expectations.

Managing Dust from Cutting and Drilling in Confined Spaces

Confined spaces magnify dust hazards from cutting and drilling. This guide prioritises source capture, effective LEV, and disciplined housekeeping to keep exposure controlled and work moving.

Use fit-tested RPE, verify controls with a PM meter, and avoid sweeping to stay aligned with COSHH and HSE guidance.

Dust Extraction for Industrial 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing

Additive manufacturing demands tight control of powder and fume. This guide focuses on source capture, room air control, safe housekeeping and verification to keep exposure low and quality high.

Use H13/H14 filtration, trend PM, and maintain under-load airflow for reliable performance.