Don't Get Left in the Dust

Don't get left in the Dust...

Auto Body shops maintain and run a variety of equipment and processes that create hazardous air pollutants, dust particles, and other chemicals. Once these chemicals are airborne, they not only create dust or film over everything in the shop but are hazardous to the health and safety of your workers.

If you are an owner of a body shop or work in an auto body shop—air filtration and ventilation and collection of dust are some of the biggest values in working and operating, a safe and healthy work environment. 

Containing and Eliminating Dust

Reducing dust is a must. How they do it is no big secret; it just requires the right set of innovative dust-busting tools. Keep reading to learn why you should cut down on dust  

 HEALTH CONCERNS

When you don't address dust, it can end up in your eyes and lungs. Uncovered eyes can get irritated and red, and exposed skin can dry out, but that dust is especially bad for the respiratory system. Inhaling it can lead to an increased risk of respiratory and sinus disorders, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and inhaling silica—a mineral present in some types of drywall compound—can increase the risk of lung cancer.

Dust In Your Final Coat Of Paint 

This defect will show particles in the paint coating. These particles can range from large to small. Dust inclusions,  or small, irregular lifting of the paint film caused by foreign matter (for example, dust/dirt), which can occur in different sizes, shapes, types and patterns.

Pro Spot Dust-Free Sanding System's patented, unique system safely and quickly extracts dust from sanding and collects it directly into a disposable bag --before it has a chance to become airborne. Now you can work for as long as necessary to get the job done with minimal fatigue.