How dust control contributes to healthier employees
The amount of dust floating around in workplaces, such as those in mining, waste processing, recycling or construction, can pose a serious threat to the health and safety of your employees. It is important to be aware of the risks that dust pollution poses and understand what measures you can take to create a healthier and safer working environment for your staff.
What is dust control?
Dust control is a control aimed at controlling and reducing dust in different forms and different industrial environments. Dust, often consisting of fine particles and particles floating in the air, can cause significant problems for businesses worldwide. These problems range from polluted workplaces to machine wear and possible health hazards for workers.
How particulate matter affects the health of employees
It is important to understand that dust is not only an aesthetic problem, but also poses significant operational and health risks. Dust can reduce the efficiency of machines and shorten their lifespan. It can also lead to respiratory problems and other health problems in workers. It causes your lungs to work less well. If you already have respiratory complaints or lung disease, the complaints may become worse, this also applies to cardiovascular diseases. In addition, you can also have an adverse effect on diabetes and dementia. There is no safe level for particulate matter, it is always harmful.
Different types of particulate matter that are harmful to employees
Particulate matter is a collective name for small particles in the air. You do not see or smell fine dust. But it is dangerous for human health. The smaller the particles, the more harmful they are. There are various sources where particulate matter comes from: road traffic, combustion, haves, agriculture and industry.
Soot: The term “soot” refers to a composition of carbon and carbon compounds, which are mainly released from the combustion of fossil fuels, such as diesel fuel, and from organic matter, such as biomass and forest fires.
Smog: Smog occurs when air contains elevated concentrations of pollutants. Smog can lead to health problems, such as respiratory disease or irritation of the eyes, nose and throat, especially in people who are sensitive to such complaints. At very high concentrations, even people without specific sensitivity may experience symptoms.
Source control to prevent absenteeism due to illness
To prevent absenteeism due to illness, it is important to address the underlying problems. Harmful substances are used in many work environments, and long-term exposure to these substances can lead to health problems among employees. Avoiding these risks and taking immediate measures to combat dust is essential to reduce absenteeism within your company.
How does BeeFoam help your employees?
BeeFoam is an innovative foam product specifically designed for dust control, with the aim of creating a safer working environment. This foam product has the ability to effectively bind dust and airborne particles, resulting in a significant reduction in dust formation. BeeFoam offers numerous application options thanks to its foaming properties, which prevent products from being soaked and the end product can be processed dust-free for several days. This suggests that the working environment can be dust-free within a few days, and that employees are no longer bothered by dust.
Why should you request a free demo of BeeFoam? First of all, BeeFoam contributes to a safer working environment by reducing dust formation. BeeFoam is environmentally friendly because it is biodegradable, which is good for both your business and the environment. Our demo shows you how BeeFoam can improve the efficiency of your work processes by reducing dust-related delays. Do not wait any longer! Together we can improve the working environment and ensure a cleaner and safe environment for you and your team.
