Wood Dust Leicester

Dust - Hazardous Substance Assessment in Leicester

In November a Dust Assessment was carried out at a manufacturing facility in Leicester to check airborne dust levels and ensure employees are working in a safe environment. The assessment focused on areas where cutting, marking and assembly processes generate dust from timber and other materials.

The results showed that while dust levels were below workplace exposure limits, they were still high enough to be considered significant. This means that while there’s no immediate danger, improvements could help reduce long-term exposure. Some areas, like assembly and cutting zones, had more dust buildup than others, especially where dry sweeping was used instead of proper vacuuming.

To improve air quality, the report recommended better use of local exhaust ventilation (LEV) systems, reducing dry sweeping, and making sure all workers consistently wear protective gear. Keeping up with regular cleaning, health monitoring, and staff training will help control dust exposure.

Overall, the workplace is in good shape, but a few adjustments will help create an even safer, dust-free environment for employees in the long run.

Dust Workplace Air monitoring in Leicester

At a location, in Leicester a recent assessment was conducted to monitor wood dust in the air and assess its impact on workers those, in the Joinery department who work with both hardwood and softwood materials. The main goal of the air monitoring was to confirm that wood dust levels were safe and that employees were safeguarded against inhaling any particles. 

The findings indicated that although the levels of dust did not surpass the limits of exposure permitted by regulations; there was a presence of both hardwood and softwood dust, in the air sample analysed. This signifies that while the existing control methods are effective in maintaining exposure within boundaries; it is advisable to implement enhancements. For instance; promoting utilisation of respiratory protective gear by employees and enhancing cleanliness protocols such as minimising the use of compressed air, for cleaning tasks could contribute to further reducing exposure levels. 

The location has ventilation systems in place that receive maintenance; however ongoing monitoring and testing are essential to ensure a safe workplace environment is upheld by the company to safeguard its employees and comply with safety standards.