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Construction is one of the most dangerous industries for employees. This sector is consistently at the top of the list of sectors where fatal workplace accidents occur, with common causes including falls from heights, slips and trips, and vehicle collisions. However, construction is also one of the most essential industries in the world, and it is vital in keeping our society ticking over. Therefore, employers should go above and beyond to maintain a safe working environment for their staff.

At Auto Extract Systems, we mainly focus on the dangers of harmful airborne particulates to construction workers. Construction teams are often exposed to hazardous contaminants like dust, silica and asbestos, which can cause severe health problems. An LEV construction dust extraction solution is recommended to clean the airspace and ensure workers inhale safe air. This guide for controlling dust on construction sites will help you create a safer and cleaner work environment.

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We are accustomed to helping construction companies provide environments free of harmful construction dust. Our vast experience allows us to offer construction dust extractor solutions across different environments. Get in touch today to see how we can protect your construction environment against toxic substances.

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What Are the Airborne Dangers of Construction

When working on a property, whether constructing a new building or renovating an existing house, certain tasks will cause dust to form. High construction dust levels can cause various health issues, including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), silicosis, mesothelioma, and lung cancer. While inhaling dust is possible in any environment, the risk is significantly greater for construction workers.

Silica dust, in particular, is a massive health and safety concern for construction workers. According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), over 500 construction workers die each year following exposure to silica dust. Silica is a substance commonly found in rocks, sand and clay, materials used during the construction process. Sandstone is a greater hazard, with over 70% of silica. Bricks, concrete and mortar most likely contain silica.

Silica becomes a problem when certain tasks, such as cutting and grinding, cause silica dust to enter the air. Respirable crystalline silica (RCS) is dangerous when inhaled, and long and frequent exposure must be avoided. RCS causes the health problems mentioned earlier, including COPD and lung cancer. Silica dust can also lead to a diagnosis of silicosis, a long-term lung disease caused by inhaling RCS. The symptoms of silicosis include a persistent cough, shortness of breath and tiredness. Symptoms can take several years to appear and may be fatal if it causes the lungs to stop performing properly. A silica dust extractor, therefore, is a recommended method for removing these health risks.

Why Get a Construction Dust Extractor?

This dangerous substance is unavoidable as silica is present in many essential construction products. However, employers and their staff can take steps to protect themselves and others when working with silica. Personal protective equipment and preventive measures should be implemented, but an LEV system is also an excellent way to control dangerous contaminants in a working environment. LEV systems, such as construction dust extractors, are designed to capture and eliminate harmful particulates before they reach workers. An effective LEV solution will clean your airspace and prevent employees from developing severe health conditions. Not to mention, LEV systems are the ideal solution for remaining compliant with the HSE, avoiding consequences like fines.

We provide several products to help you design a complete LEV solution, ensuring your workers are safe from harmful dust by controlling dust on your construction site. Contact us today to learn more about our construction dust systems that will help you comply with the HSE.

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The Right Construction Extraction Solution for Your Needs

Auto Extract Systems can help specify and design the right construction dust extractor for your business's requirements. Over the last 20 years, we've helped thousands of businesses create dust and fume-free workplaces. As experts in all things LEV, we can help your business become HSE COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) Regulation 2002 compliant with a tailored LEV solution. We provide comprehensive design, installation, certification and maintenance services across various industry sectors.

We only use the highest quality products, and installations come with a 12-month installation warranty. Find out more about our LEV Installations service.

To learn more about construction dust removal and how we can help you find the right local exhaust ventilation (LEV) system for you and your business, head to our News section. Request a FREE LEV site assessment today by clicking the button below, or call us on 01942 267444 or email info@autoxtract.co.uk.

Request a FREE LEV Site Assessment

Get in touch with us today to arrange your FREE LEV site assessment! We'll call you to book a convenient time and date for our team to visit your workplace. We'll analyse your working processes and assess the substances used and the contaminants generated. We'll work out how best to control the dust and fume in a way that aligns with your COSHH risk assessment. Next, we'll design a comprehensive construction dust removal machine that adheres to HSG258 guidance and send this to you via email.

We'll do all this to ensure we fully understand your dust and fume extraction requirements and help you to provide a pollution-free workplace!

This is an amazing service we do for thousands of businesses throughout the UK and Ireland every year. We work with various industries, from construction, industrial, woodworking, pharmaceutical and automotive body shops to schools, colleges and military establishments.

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A Checklist for Choosing the Right LEV Supplier

If your construction business is in the market for a new Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) system, it can be tough to decide which is the best LEV solutions provider. We want to help, so we’ve assembled a checklist (and article) to guide you towards selecting the right LEV supplier for your business and requirements. Visit our article on How to Choose a Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) Supplier and download the checklist.

Learn How We Helped Businesses Like Yours

To learn more about the latest construction dust extraction LEV installations we've worked on, check out our Case Studies section.

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Celebrating 20 Years In Business

Auto Extract Systems is the UK’s leading Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) company. Over the last 20 years, we've helped thousands of businesses create dust and fume-free workplaces.

As experts in all things LEV, we can help your construction business become COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) Regulation 2002 compliant with a tailored LEV solution. We provide comprehensive design, installation, maintenance and certification services across various industry sectors. Find out more about us here.