All chemical manufacturer know, chemical production carries serious risks. Among these risks are threats to health, safety and property. Chemicals vary widely in their toxicity and potential for physical harm, but controlling exposure to them in the workplace is a widely accepted priority. The potential for fire and explosion for chemicals is significant, as well, and requires serious effort to mitigate these dangers.
Any accumulation of dust in the workplace is a problem—due to the harmful effects of even nuisance dust in high exposures—but chemical dusts carry special dangers. Many have high concentrations of metallic elements which are toxic in the body at certain concentrations. Other chemical dusts can react badly with body tissues or cause harm simply from accumulation.
[read_more id=”1″ more=”Read more” less=”Read less”]The dust collection system must also have sufficient velocity in order to capture dust and adequate ductwork installed to convey the dust properly. Attention should also be given to air to cloth ratio within the dust collection system so the dust load can be filtered properly without plugging the filters. Applications with combustible dust should be addressed for risk and proper Explosion venting solutions should be worked out.
To address these challenges, we work closely with you to design and fabricate a dust collection solution that will not only clear the air but create a safe environment for your team in compliance with all air quality regulations.[/read_more]
Hexavalent chromium is a common chemical compound that is generated from any source of ‘hot work’ on stainless steel. Inhaled hexavalent chromium is widely recognized as a human carcinogen that is extremely harmful to employee’s lungs if overly exposed. Some of the negative health effects associated with exposure to hexavalent chromium include occupational asthma, eye damage, respiratory irritation, and perforated eardrums. More severe internal effects may include kidney damage, liver damage, respiratory cancer, and pulmonary congestion. The health risks of exposure to this chemical can not only harm your staff, but they can also lead to lawsuits that may contribute to the decommissioning of your facility.[read_more id=”1″ more=”Read more” less=”Read less”]Depending on the type of metal undergoing welding, different types of fumes and smoke will be produced and released in the workspace. Certain coatings can also have a toxic effect, including metal working fluids, oils, rust inhibitors, paints, solvents, plastics, cadmium plating, and more. Each of these chemicals can cause serious harm to employees or damage equipment over time, which is why it’s important to remove them from your facility as much as possible. With the right smoke and weld fume collection equipment installed in your facility, you’ll be able to provide sufficient protection for employees at all times, significantly reducing the possibility of health issues.
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Depending on the size of your facility and the level of hazardous dust your operations produce, DeGATECH Engineering team can design and install a system of dust collectors to reduce this risk and maintain employee health. Our dust collectors require minimal maintenance, with lower initial purchase prices.
