Silica and Occupational Safety
Silicon dioxide, SiO₂, is one of the most common compounds on Earth and is the main component of sand, quartz, and many types of rock. It exists in two main forms: crystalline and amorphous. While both forms are chemically identical, they differ significantly in their structure, physical properties, and industrial applications. It is particularly alarming that these dusts are usually […]
Beka-Fireproof - Dust exposure under control with Dustlight
Background Beck u. Kaltheuner Feuerfeste Erzeugnisse GmbH & Co. KG is a leading manufacturer of refractory products and material mixtures used in hot areas. Its product range includes a variety of concrete types, aggregates and components, which are manufactured according to individual customer requirements. The contact with Dustlight came about through the ACHEMA 2024 trade fair in Frankfurt The [...]
How SiFa-Flex GmbH reduces time, costs and risks during inspections with Dustlight
Background Andreas Bedrunka is the founder and managing director of SiFa-Flex GmbH in Munich. As an experienced safety expert (SiFa), he offers comprehensive consulting and inspection services in the field of occupational safety. With a degree in mechanical engineering and an additional qualification as a safety specialist, Andreas has specialized in the identification and assessment of sources of danger in various working environments. For more information about [...]
Habich & Miller: Optimization of occupational safety in plastics production
Background Habich & Miller GmbH Modell- und Prototypenbau, a company specializing in the processing of plastic blocks and sheets of different densities, had long relied on conventional methods to control dust levels in production. "The production line already had an extraction system, but the exact dust flow during cutting and milling remained unclear," explained [...]
Dust monitoring at Kneipp: How Dustlight ensures employee health
Background Kneipp uses around 800 different raw materials, including silicon dioxide (silica), valerian root powder and hawthorn, a natural product that is supplied as a dry product. In the case of amorphous silica, for example, FFP3 masks are mandatory to protect employees from health risks. Simon Mohr is an environmental engineer at Kneipp and has been responsible for internal projects in the field of ventilation and environmental systems for 4 1/2 years. [...]
ESWE Versorgungs AG - Dust control and safety during power plant inspections
Background ESWE Versorgungs AG is a regional energy supplier that supplies Wiesbaden and the surrounding area with electricity, natural gas, water and heat. As the responsible network operator, ESWE guarantees a safe and reliable energy supply. An essential part of its work is the regular maintenance of the power plant facilities, especially during power plant inspections, during which the power plant is shut down for several weeks in the summer, [...]
Quartz dust: How Schüle increases employee safety with Dustlight
Background Schüle GmbH is a family-run company with around 100 employees that specializes in the production of complex cast parts. With almost 70 years of experience and state-of-the-art production technology, the company serves well-known customers such as Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and ZF. Schüle's expertise lies in particular in the production of thin-walled and core-intensive castings, supplemented by X-ray inspections [...]