Regulations for vacuum extraction of dust that is harmful to health in accordance with TRGS 559
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Regulations for vacuum extraction of dust that is harmful to health in accordance with TRGS 559 - Legal requirements - Safety measures - Starmix special vacuum cleaners

Introduction This Starmix information booklet is intended to give safety staff and users an insight into dealing with fine dust that is harmful to health. Firstly, it is intended to explain some important information, in particular, how dangerous dealing with fine dust actually is. Secondly, it will enable you to make the right choice and to work professionally and safely with Starmix special vacuum cleaners. The details provided in this booklet are subject to change and we do not claim that they are complete. If you are uncertain about any matter, please contact the relevant authorities or...

Asbestos and dust containing asbestos: Asbestos comprises a group of naturally occurring, anorganic, crystalline silicates, which appear in the form of fibres / bundles of fibres. The characteristic of asbestos is that the bundles of fibres become splayed under mechanical stress, which creates ever thinner bundles. If these are inhaled, they are deposited in the lungs and become encapsulated. As a result, they have an extremely carcinogenic effect. Special safety measures and regulations must be observed when dealing with asbestos! Dust that is harmful to health is divided into so-called...

Dust class „H-Asbestos“: This class is the same as dust class H, with additional testing for dust-removing machines and equipment that is intended to collect and remove asbestos. 1.2.2. Filter classes Filters are also divided into various classes. There are a number of standards for determining the filtration performance of air filters: EN 1822, DIN 24183 and the MIL Standard 282. Filters in classes „L“, „M“ and „H“ are tested in accordance with the method prescribed by IEC/EN 60335-2-69 with different materials and particle sizes. ! The usage of „H-class“ filters will not turn a standard...

How to protect yourself! (safety measures) 1. Use low-dust materials ! 2. Use low-dust processes ! 3. Extract the dust directly at the location where it is created ! 4. Ensure workshops are adequately ventilated ! 5. Check and service dust collection machines and equipment at regular intervals ! 6. Damp down dust with water ! 7. Clean work areas and workshops at regular intervals ! Use vacuum cleaners or sweepers - do not dry sweep ! 8. Prevent resuspension or spreading of dust ! If, for technical reasons, the measures listed above cannot be carried out, personal protective equipment (face...

Technical testing standards for vacuum cleaners for dust class „M“ and „H“ - Suitable protection against the penetration of water Equipment must meet protection class IP X4 - Parts that carry electricity must be out of reach - Type plate specifying dust class M or dust class H - Leakage current test at working temperature and in cold state - Resistance to high voltage at working temperature and in cold state - Resistance to moisture - Testing in damp room - Testing with spray water and jet water (depending on IP protection class) - Testing of overfilling of the reservoir - Subsequent high...

Types of vacuum cleaners The BGIA distinguishes between two types of dust removal machines: - Industrial vacuum cleaners Industrial vacuum cleaners are used exclusively to extract deposits of dust by suction. - Dedusters for movable operation Dedusters for movable operation are used exclusively to extract suspended dust by suction, which is created in machining and processing materials, for example (with grinders, saws, drills) Starmix special vacuum cleaners are designed and equipped as combined industrial vacuum cleaners/dedusters! Advantages of Starmix special vacuum cleaners a)...

c) Intelligent electronics + Elektronische Anlauf- und Nachlaufelektronik A microprocessor controls the smooth start-up and subsequent operation of the vacuum cleaner. The start-up current is reduced to protect the motor fan and safety fuse. And when the vacuum cleaner is switched off, the suction hose is sucked clean. + water-level monitoring with electronic sensor cut-off As soon as the maximum fill level for the water vacuum is reached, the vacuum cleaner switches off automatically. d) Antistatic prepared As a result of the extremely high velocity of the dust particles and the resulting...

Special operating features of Starmix special vacuum cleaners a) Dust disposal The filter bags and cassettes contaminated with dust must normally be treated as special waste and must be disposed of accordingly. The relevant national regulations and laws must be observed during disposal. b) Maintenance of equipment In accordance with TRGS 519 (¤7.2 paragraph 7), equipment of category ÒH AsbestosÓ must be serviced as required, but at least once a year, by a company approved and certified under the Ordinance on Hazardous Substances, and repaired as necessary. For this purpose, we have set up a...