Chapter 4 – RCS dust control for specific activities

Workstation: Maintenance

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Replacements

Replace consumables (for example filters) regularly, in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.

Follow guidelines

Ensure equipment used in the task is maintained as advised by the supplier or installer in efficient working order and in good repair. If the machine or equipment has a manual, maintain in accordance with the instructions.

Visual checks

Be sure to visually check equipment for signs of damage regularly (at least once per week, or more often if a machine is in constant use). If used infrequently, then check before each use.

Cleaning and housekeeping

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.

PPE

Maintenance activities may involve responding to fault situations, in which airborne dust levels may be higher than usual. The use of Respiratory Protective Equipment may then be essential until the equipment has been repaired and dust spillage cleaned up.

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