BiKBBI The Installer Magazine February 2020

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Tools, Power Tools & Equipment Advice

WORK DUST FREE!

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT DUST EXTRACTION Fine dust particles which are inhaled can penetrate as far as the alveoli (air sacs) and cause serious diseases, such as asthma, chronic bronchitis or even cancer.

Dust concentration There are maximum allowable concentrations for harmful dusts in the workplace. These define the maximum concentration of dust in the air we breathe, at which no negative health effects would be expected during a 40-hour working week.

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Dust in the workplace is a nuisance. It impacts your customers’ homes, impairs the view of your work, adds to your clean-up time and most importantly poses a health risk. Dust extraction systems are therefore not merely optional but essential. We have put together some essential information for you on dust extraction.

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