Grinding Dust Extraction & Ventilation

The use of power tools can generate grinding dust which pollute you work place and can be extremely dangerous to your health, especially those used in places involving stainless steel, nuclear system parts, zinc and beryllium. For example, when zinc is heated above its boiling point it gives off toxic fumes alongside the hazardous dust produced. The effect of the dust and fume produced during grinding can be irreversible in some cases.

Careful control and maintenance of Grinding Dust Extraction is extremely important in order to reduce the risk from grinding dust.

View HSE advice regarding COSHH essentials for grinding.