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COLOMBIA Solutions & Products Planta TQC
Respiratory Illness

Bye-bye dust clouds,

hello clean air!

Opportunity
Dust emissions during
• Silica dust and other
substances are now
sand unloading raised Results
immediate concerns at safe levels with no
about worker health and health risks
air quality. • Potential vehicle rollover
eliminated and pit water
Solution leaks fixed
A well thought solution • Air quality in the work
to control fugitive area significantly
dust including: an improved
Martin Costanian
CEO air extraction system,
modification of the
existing enclosure,
increasing its height,
structural adjustments
to prevent water entry,
and a sump cover for rain
protection.
Cost: 30 kCHF
Maria T. Uribe Timeline: 1 year
Head of H&S

Respiratory
Illness
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