Dust Collectors: An essential part of your dust management plan within Underground Mining and Tunnel Construction
Airborne dust created in underground mining and tunnel construction poses serious health risks, particularly in enclosed spaces where ventilation is limited.
Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) dust and other airborne particles released during operations can lead to respiratory diseases.
Mobile dust collectors are an effective engineering control used to capture dust at the source, pulling dust-laden air through a series of filters, capturing harmful airborne particles and releasing clean air to the working environment.
Controlling dust at the source is crucial in underground settings, where space and airflow is limited.
Mobile dust collectors can be strategically positioned to collect dust from dust generating equipment, allowing efficient excavation equipment to operate simultaneously underground, creating multiple working areas and generating operational efficiencies.
Investing in dust collectors is about more than regulatory compliance; it’s a commitment to worker safety and sustainable practices. As technology advances, new dust collection systems continue to improve efficiency and environmental impact.
Grydale® is proud to have been transforming approaches to dust control over the last ten years and have developed innovative, industry-leading technology, including our internationally patented track-mounted dust collectors.
What role do dust collectors play in your underground operations? If you’d like to find out more about our innovative solutions, contact us:
enquiries@grydale.com.au
1300 929 349