Dust in Workplaces

Dust and fibres are found in a wide range of general industries, such as:

  • Construction – from earthworks, demolition, handling insulation, mixing concrete, mortar or plaster, waste handling, abrasive blasting and welding;

  • Manufacturing – from welding, grinding, abrasive blasting, cleaning, waste handling, recycling, and material (eg wood, metal, stone) processing;

  • Agriculture – from grain handling, pesticides, plant materials, manure; soil handling;

  • Transport – from material handling (eg grain, cement, bulk foods, ore, chemicals, sand);

  • Waste and recycling – from handling or processing of waste/recyclable materials.

For machinery operators, silica and asbestos particles need to be controlled by providing a HEPA filtered pressurised cabin.

For air-conditioned plant, the cabin doors, windows and any other access point such as cabling routes should be well sealed to prevent dust ingress.

Projected CleanCab Cost Savings

The average cost of the HEPA filter is $400.

Most other units use the HEPA as the main filter element.

Filter replacement is required every 2 months or 500 hrs depending on dust conditions.

HEPA COST 6 x $400 = $2400 / year.

CleanCab unit uses primary & secondary filters.

Pre filter costs $100.00 replaced every 2 months or 500hrs depending on dust conditions.

Secondary HEPA filter costs $400.00 and only needs replacement annually.

CLEANCAB COST 6 x $100 + $400.00 = $1000.00.

Projected savings first year = $1400.00*

Safety factor Is also increased by using 2 filters, and reducing the occurrence of incorrect fitment of HEPA filter, with CleanCab hepa filter recommended replacement of once a year.

*Savings may vary depending on dust conditions. Filter prices are an average & may vary.