The top contributing area for dust pollution is a construction site. In fact, there is a dedicated term for it — Construction Dust Emission (CDE). It is the dust that’s produced as a result of various construction activities including excavation, drilling, cutting etc.

Without a concrete way to keep them in check, the construction sites encounter many obstacles that not only delays project completion but leads to financial loss. This is why dust control for construction sites is an important feat to achieve.

But there are more reasons why construction projects require proper dust control solutions. Let’s explore them to truly understand the value of how dust control matters in construction sites.

 

Health Risks

 

A wide variety of raw materials are found on construction sites. During excavations, drilling and other activities, these materials freely spread in the work areas. Workers present on site are exposed to the dust particles of these materials. Impact of dust on construction workers can give rise to impending health risks.

Long-term exposure to particles such as silica, which is pretty common in materials like gravels, rocks and building sands can be the reason behind chronic diseases. As per studies, it can lead to increased chance of getting lung cancer and other irreversible lung diseases.

 

Environmental Impact

 

Dust emissions from haul routes or other infrastructure zones can hinder the environment and surrounding ecosystem. Whether it is settled dust on vegetation or polluted water bodies, the repercussions of it are devastating. 

Furthermore, dust particles released from construction sites also contribute to air pollution. Construction site air quality dramatically tips to poor scale due to uncontrolled dust.

 

Poor Visibility

 

With no means of control over dust, it can lead to the formation of dust clouds. These can severely limit the vision of workers on site.

Reduced visibility can increase the hazard levels as accidents, especially where heavy equipment is in use, can happen more likely. Poor visibility can also be the reason for challenges that workers face as they cannot identify potential danger on site.

 

Regulatory Compliance

 

Construction dust emissions must be managed with effective dust suppression techniques. Failure to do so will lead to non-compliance of environmental standards.

Under many jurisdictions, intensive dust control must be in place for safeguarding air quality and human health. Construction projects that do not adhere to these standards may have to deal with legal consequences, penalties and reputational damage.

These are the prime reasons why dust control in construction sites matters significantly.

 

Top-Notch Dust Control with GRT Technology

 

At Dutco Tennant LLC, we supply the advanced solutions for dust control and suppression by GRT. The below are some of their specialised solutions that keeps the construction dust emission in check.

 

GRT Wet-Loc:

An advanced dust suppression system that is environmentally friendly, clear and highly refined synthetic fluid. It has been developed to handle heavy and damaging traffic movements for a maximum of 6 months at a time. 

It functions by adsorbing onto the treated surface, making the dust particles become heavy and preventing them from being airborne. Although the GRT Wet-Loc weighs down the particles like water, they don’t evaporate or freeze, making them easy to control.

 

GRT Haul-Loc:

It is a specially formulated liquid polymer. This product is added to watering trucks and reduces the use of water required for dust suppression. Therefore, making the water spraying technique more eco-friendly as it suppresses dust particles by at least 65%.

With its use, dust suppressing effects can be extended four to five times than water alone. GRT Haul-Loc is used by mixing it with water and spraying the mixture onto the road surfaces which results in binding the fine dust particles. The bound particles become less likely to become airborne.

 

GRT Activate:

It is an effective dust control product. It is used to super-activate water sprayed to control dust in material crushing, transfer & handling operations and optimising soil/water conditions for road construction. 

Injected into existing spray systems, trucks, or even stabilisers GRT Activate penetrates the material surfaces and intercepts airborne particles immobilising fugitive dust. 

If you are interested in powering efforts of dust control for construction sites then consider these high-end products to be used. Get in touch with us at Dutco Tennant LLC to learn more about these solutions.