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What is the Best Way to Control Wood Dust?

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When figuring out how to control wood dust in your workshop or joinery facilities there are many good practices.

Personal Protection Equipment

Can be issued to the work force and may consist of a dust mask or respirator. Providing protective clothing not only protects from skin irritation but ensures that particles don’t settle and embed into clothes.

Control at Source

Using a Local Exhaust Ventilation system or integrated dust hoods at points of operation enables capture of woodworking waste before it becomes airborne.

Dust Collection

Investing in dust extraction that is specifically designed for a woodworking application as well as the size of premises is an effective method of preventing dust particulates in the atmosphere.

Downdraft Tables

Work well for sanding tasks as they can pull wood dust down and away from the operatives’ breathing space.

Good Housekeeping

Practices should include the frequent change of dust bags and filters. Sweeping should not been done as it can disturb settled dust. Likewise cleaning things down with compressed air.

Dust Extraction Systems for the Control of Wood Dust, Shavings & Waste

Take a look at some of the options available for dust extraction systems.

DCE ECO DUST COLLECTOR

ENVIROJET W – SERIES

Cascading fan Envirojet W – Series dust collector from DCE. Suitable for various applications including wood waste control.

Why Wood Dust Control Matters—More Than You Think!

Wood dust isn’t just a health hazard—it can cause operational disruption too!

Dust extraction systems should not only meet the highest performance standards to meet health & safety standards but should benefit and improve your entire operation.

DCE’s dust collectors can be tailored to particular wood dust applications, delivering:

 Health & Safety

  • Reduces risk of occupational asthma, nasal cancer, and skin irritation
  • Keeps your team safe and your business compliant with COSHH regulations
  • Minimises airborne particles that linger for hours and damage lungs

 Equipment Longevity

  • Prevents dust build up in motors, bearings, and electronics
  • Reduces wear and tear on CNCs, sanders, and routers
  • Keeps your tools running smoother, longer

Cleaner Workspaces

  • Less house- keeping – saving time
  • Dust-free floors and benches improving workflow
  • Enhances visibility and precision during cutting, sanding, and finishing

Fire & Explosion Risk Reduction

  • Fine wood dust is highly combustible—especially in enclosed areas
  • Our systems help mitigate ATEX zone risks and support safer housekeeping

Productivity & Morale

  • Clean air boosts concentration and reduces fatigue
  • A tidy, dust – free, well ventilated shop is a more pleasant place to work
  • Conveys a professional and caring business

Further advice from the HSE

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