During construction work and home renovations, there are many areas of risk that need to be accounted for. Minimizing the dangers of equipment-related accidents. Protecting against falling debris and other objects. Preventing falls from heights and hazardous trips.

Dust escaping into the atmosphere fits neatly into this category. Dust is an unavoidable by-product of practically all construction projects and renovations, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t a significant hazard.

With the potential to agitate peoples’ allergies, cause respiratory difficulties and other unwanted consequences, it is vital builders understand how to get dust out of the air after construction work and have the equipment they need to control the amount of dust that is about to enter the atmosphere.

Using air purifiers and scrubbers for construction dust 

Air-cleaning machines such as air purifiers, air scrubbers and blowers are designed to draw in construction dust from the air surrounding these devices and remove them from the area, leaving only fresh, clean air in the area.

These units work by extracting air from the room and capturing any dust particles in special-purpose HEPA filters, which may need to be cleaned from time to time during application to make sure they don’t become clogged or overloaded. While the dirty, dust-filled air is being removed from the area, another blower will pump in fresh air from the outdoors, keeping the air as clean and healthy as possible.

What is a HEPA filter? 

A HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) filter is a type of high-quality air filter that removes at least 99.97% of particles from the air that are at least 0.3 microns in size. These are used in air purifiers, vacuum cleaners and air ducts as these filters offer the best way to get rid of dust after building work and in environments where it’s critical for the air to remain clean.

Further tips for construction dust removal 

•  Explore the potential of introducing air cleaners that can be attached to your furnace or air-conditioning unit - this may allow dust to be removed from several rooms at once.
• After any renovation work is done, open any available doors and windows to allow fresh air in and polluted air out of your house.
• Use fans/blowers to create a negative pressure in the renovation area – this will draw air from around the home or building into the construction site, rather than the other way around, reducing the risk of dust escaping into other areas.
• Avoid sweeping away standing dust with a brush or feather duster – this will just encourage dust into the atmosphere where it can cause greater harm.
• When checking for construction dust post-renovation, be sure to check commonly missed fixtures and fittings for any remnants (e.g. ceiling fans, light fixtures, decorative items, indoor accessories).

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