Dust control at construction sites – Comprehensive management approach

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It is very important to control dust at construction sites; proper management can effectively prevent the environmental pollution caused by dust on site as well as the harm to workers’ health. There are many methods and measures for controlling dust. Senior SeaFriend Shutong @Shutong shared many experiences in comprehensive management, such as: 1) Conducting cleaning and watering work outside working hours; 2) Setting up barriers or enclosures for building demolition, sandblasting for rust removal, filling with dust materials, cement mixing, and wood processing. 3) Wet methods shall be used for cutting cement floors, drilling holes in walls, and removing linings. 4) Bulk dust materials and dust waste should be covered during transportation. 5) Coal piles, ash piles, soil piles, and powder piles stored in the open should be covered or enclosed. Unless practical measures are taken, the following outdoor operations are prohibited in winds of force 4 or above: ——Building demolition ； ——Sandblasting for rust removal ； ——Insulation ； ——Filling with dust material ； ——Cement mixing ； ——Wood processing ； ——Other operations that are likely to cause significant dust generation. How is dust control managed at your project site? Welcome to join the discussion and share your experiences.