[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner el_class=”container”][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]\u2018Tis the season of surf, sun, sand and\u2026.dust? Being a tradie in summer is hard enough – the extreme working temperatures, the constant sweat, and the awkward tan lines – without adding in the dangers of breathing in a tonne of dust from a dry worksite. Here\u2019s how you can minimise your exposure to the dreaded dust this season.<\/p>\n

Water it down<\/strong>
\nIf you\u2019re going to be working with methods and materials that create a lot of dust onsite, make sure that you use a constant stream of water to keep the dust out of the air and out of your lungs. Keep surfaces sprayed with water (particularly piles of sand or gravel) and use wet working methods. Be sure to clean equipment and work areas with a hose as often as you can to avoid those dangerous dust clouds.<\/p>\n

Gear up<\/strong>
\nIf you\u2019re working around dust, you should know better than anyone the importance of wearing the right protective gear. Ensure that you\u2019ve got the right kind of respiratory protection, whether it\u2019s a purpose-built mask or an air-purifying respirator, and keep your eyes protected with the right safety glasses. You should also be wearing gloves and overalls or a jacket that you can easily clean afterwards.<\/p>\n

Keep it clean<\/strong>
\nObviously you don\u2019t want to be getting dust in your lunch so make sure that you\u2019re cleaning everything up once you\u2019ve finished a task involving a lot of dust. Even if you\u2019ve been wearing all the gear, it\u2019s important to wash your hands and face thoroughly when you\u2019re done to avoid any health risks. You should also give your clothing and gear a good scrub afterwards, preferably on the jobsite so that you\u2019re not bringing any contaminants home.<\/p>\n

Give yourself some space<\/strong>
\nWherever possible, when you\u2019re working with materials that can cause a lot of dust, you should be working outdoors in an open area. The smaller and more enclosed the space, the more likely you are to breathe in harmful dust particles. So if you\u2019re cutting anything that will have dust particles flying into the air, do it outdoors where there\u2019s plenty of fresh air to dilute it.<\/p>\n

Dust can be super dangerous if you breathe it in, and as a tradie, you\u2019ll be exposed to it a lot more than the average person so make sure you stay safe![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”related-post”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Related articles” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%2313143e” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”title my-5″][vc_basic_grid post_type=”post” max_items=”4″ element_width=”3″ orderby=”rand” item=”918″ grid_id=”vc_gid:1579560151250-91046c3d-c51d-6″ el_class=”related-posts mx-auto mt-3″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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