Chapter 4 – RCS dust control for specific activities

Workstation: Bagging

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Enclosure – engineering control

Enclosing the dust generating process by strapping the inner lining of the bag tightly around the filling nozzle means we keep the airborne dust contained and prevent it from spreading to other areas of the workplace.

Local exhaust ventilation – engineering control

Local exhaust ventilation is used to extract the airborne dust before workers are exposed to it. The dusty air is carried through ducting to a filtration unit that cleans the air and stores the dust ready for safe disposal.

Respiratory Protective Equipment – PPE

Respiratory Protective Equipment uses a filter, which captures the dust particles from the air so that a worker does not inhale them. There are a number of types of Respiratory Protective Equipment.

Wall ventilation – engineering control

Wall fans and ventilation inlets help remove dusty air and replace it with clean air.

Keep clean surfaces

Make sure to use appropriate cleaning materials and methods. Wet cleaning methods, such as mopping, wet brushing, or water sprays or hoses, and dry cleaning methods, such as industrial vacuuming, are critical. They help avoiding build-up of deposits of dust or debris, as these can increase risk of RCS exposure.

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