Challenge

Construction site equipment, such as forklifts, lorries, tractors, generators and compressors, emit dangerous levels of diesel fumes, especially when being used in confined spaces. It is therefore important to capture and filter these fumes at source, whilst continuously forcing fresh air into the work area, to ensure that workers can continue their activities in a safe environment.

Risk

Excessive diesel fume exposure can result in anything from dizziness and fatigue, to kidney cancer and even death. Failure to conduct a suitable DEEE’s assessment and/or breach of COSHH regulations, will leave you in hot water with the HSE and may even land you in court.

Solution

RVT believe that effective exhaust control can be managed in three easy steps;

1. Capture the hazard - Apply specialist filters at the source of emissions on every piece of equipment.
2. Contain the hazard - Using fans, create negative pressure to ensure that the fumes do not migrate to other areas.
3. Control the hazard - Ventilation systems can also be installed to dilute any fumes that may have escaped into the air.