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DUST EXTRACTION
RUPES dust extraction units cater to a variety of applications and budgets. They are tested to ensure even the finest dust particles are safely isolated for proper dis- posal. RUPES offer mobile units for small- er workshops and centralised turbine units for larger scale applications. Installa- tion and servicing is also available.
• Top five ways to minimise the risks associated with dust particles:
• Isolate work areas where dust genera- tion occurs
• Always wear a correctly fitted mask and appropriate PPE
• Only use tools fitted with dust extrac- tion features
• Always use a high-quality mobile dust extraction unit
• Ensure dust extraction units are prop- erly serviced and regularly maintained
For more information on RUPES dust ex- traction systems visit: workcleanandasa- fe.com.au
IS BEST PRACTICE
DUST IS AN UNAVOIDABLE SIDE-EFFECT
of abrasive sanding, so it’s important you consider a mobile dust extraction unit as part of your workshop’s OH&S toolkit.
Paint and panel workshop dust is more damaging than you may think. Al- though dust particles associated with abrasive sanding may not be visible to the human eye, it doesn’t mean they can’t inflict serious harm.
When inhaled, microscopic particles of commonly used paint and panel com- pounds can travel deep into your lungs causing long-term damage. Serious oc- cupational diseases including silicosis can result from incorrectly fitted masks and PPE, and the use of traditional ven- tilation methods.
A more comprehensive strategy for re- moving harmful dust particles from the air is now considered best practice. A mobile dust extraction unit is widely re- garded as the best means of eliminating hazardous dust at its source and is rec- ommended for use in all paint and panel preparation workshops.
Removing dust particles at the source significantly reduces the risks of dust par- ticle inhalation by not only the immediate
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TECHNOLOGY SHOULD MAKE OUR WORK
easier and having access to the correct re- pair method is the foundation of doing the job right the first time and every time. Ezi Methods uses technology to put the cor- rect repair methods at your fingertips with three easy clicks.
Whether it’s maintain- ing a vehicle’s struc-
tural safety systems
or understanding
what is required to re- instate a vehicle’s ADAS
operator, but all staff within your work- shop. Airborne dust particles are carried from one area to the other by the move- ment of air, on clothing, and via footwear. Isolating dust particles at their source eliminates these risks, ensuring you and your staff can work and breath safely.
A side benefit to a complete dust man- agement solution is the cost savings re- lated to consumables and the loss of pro- ductivity stemming from repeated cleaning and cross contamination. A mobile dust extraction unit is an ex- tremely effective means of controlling dust both in the air and at the work sur- face, containing hazardous dust for later safe disposal.
The RUPES range of dust ex- traction systems cater to a va- riety of businesses where safe- ty, cleanliness and efficiency are paramount. RUPES indus- try-leading range of mobile and centralised dust extrac- tion units are proven to re- move even the finest harmful dust particles from the air meaning you’ll never need to meet dust at all.
system, you need access to the right in- formation, fast.
Glenn Chesser, owner of Graham Body- works, says: “There’s no point starting a quote unless you know what you’re in for, the quickest way I’ve found to understand what is required is to use Ezi Methods. With Ezi Methods open on one screen and our quoting package on another, we can
quickly build an accurate quote. I can rest easy knowing that my team are repair- ing cars the right way, according to the method. It helps us ensure we are ordering the correct parts and we minimise our parts returns which also makes for good rela-
tions with our preferred suppliers and saves us money.”
In today’s repair world, insurers simply won’t authorise work without evidence that the correct repair method is going to be applied when repairing a vehicle. Equally vehicles that are not repaired cor- rectly soon become an expensive rectifica- tion or, in the worst cases, end up having to be bought back by the repairer.
To maintain our professional standing, we all need to do the repair correctly, do it once and maintain happy customers. A key part of this for many businesses Australia and around the world is Ezi Methods.
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