If you work in a busy environment with lots going on, the last thing you need is for your health to be compromised due to the air quality. Nor do you want your work to be affected for that matter! This is especially the case for those of you working in industrial or commercial construction zones where excess dust or fumes are generated from chemicals, welding, grinding, harvest materials like husky grains, stock feeds, wood, plastic or the likes. If this is starting to sound all too familiar, it is quite likely you will need to invest in a dust collector or a ventilation system. There are many things to look out for in a busy working environment so to make it a bit easier for you, below is a range of signs which show you may need to hire, or buy, a dust collector or install a ventilation system.
- If you are breathing in air and it feels heavy and unclean.
- If you notice there is a buildup of dust on machinery and stock in the room.
- If you notice dust particles floating through the air.
- If you smell pungent odours
- If you are dealing with large volumes of waste product like, food powders, chemical powders, stock feed, or wood dust.
- If you need to wear a mask while you are working.
- If you have any breathing related health issues.
- If there is currently no other dust control measures in place.