Hazardous substances in demolition
Every sector has its own hazardous substances. That is why BMAir offers special systems and filters for various sectors.
Quartz
Quartz can be found in sand and in the most natural rocks and thus in may building materials. Quartz is a very fine substance that is not or hardly visible. It consists of very small insoluble dust particles that end up deep in the lungs. There it can create connective tissue, which is called pulmonary fibrosis or brown lung disease. Quartz is carcinogenic; exposure to quartz can cause lung cancer.
Asbestos
There is a high risk of exposure to asbestos when demolishing buildings that were built before 1 July 1993. The most common applications of asbestos were cement-asbestos (corrugated sheets, building material, water pipes), asbestos insulation (ovens, boilers, pipes) and asbestos packaging (industry). Due to the durability of asbestos fibres in the lungs, very serious lung diseases, such as lung cancer and mesothelioma, can manifest 10 to 60 years after breathing in asbestos fibres. (Source: AI-3 Asbestos).
Soot/PAHs
During or after a fire, there is a risk of exposure to soot, carbon monoxide, acetic acid and PAHs (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons) that have been proven to be carcinogenic. These can also lead to stress and headaches, nausea, irritation of the eyes and throat, shortness of breath and fatigue. They can also cause respiratory problems and cardiovascular disorders.
Airways and eyes are irritated, or even worse. In addition, the equipment in the cabin is also affected. Prevent problems and ensure filtered air for machine operators, demolition work does not have to strain your body.
BMair’s recommendation
Are you or your employees working in this polluted environments? Put a halt to it and become a game-changer! Equip your machines with one of the protective ventilation systems listed below and bid farewell to the toxic dust particles in the cabin and potential health hazards down the road.
BMair Protector
The BMair Protector is the base module of our new modular concept. It can be used as a stand-alone unit for ultimate dust filtration during demolition work where, for example, asbestos, silica or quartz dust is released.
✔ Can be mounted horizontally and vertically
✔ For standard & heavy dusty conditions
✔ BMair Connect enables online monitoring – at no additional cost
