Industrial pollutants harming your workplace

The air in your facility is invisible. But this doesn't mean there aren’t any dangerous particles around you. We reveal which ones you should look out for.

Overview of typical air pollutants

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Depending on the industry you work in, you will have different types of pollutants to deal with. Regardless what the pollutants are in your air, it’s only a matter of time before they become an issue.

They may leave you with unnecessary cleaning costs. They could halt machinery. They can cause employee ill-health. And they could damage your corporate image. Whatever the problem, you need to do something about the pollutants in your air.

Pollutants you should protect yourself against:

Fine and coarse particles
Viruses, bacteria and mould
Pollen
Gases and odours
Oil and fumes
Fibres
Combustion particles

Fine and coarse dust

There are a range of causes of fine and coarse dust, like forklift tyre wear, production processes, people, pallets or cardboard boxes. If you work in one of the following industries, you may find yourself particularly affected. Click the links to find out more:

Viruses, bacteria and mould

Wherever there are lots of people, high humidity, high temperatures or dirt, microorganisms are not far away. If you work in one of the following industries, you may find yourself particularly affected. Click the links to find out more:

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Pollen

Many people don’t realise that there is a pollen count almost all year round. November is the only month without airborne allergy triggers. If you work in one of the following industries, you may find yourself particularly affected. Click the links to find out more:

Warehouses & logistic centres
Public facilities & business premises
And environments with a lot of ventilation and open external doors

Gases and odours

Odours in the workplace can be unpleasant – but you could also be surrounded by dangerous gases from production processes, such as mixing, grinding, painting or injection moulding. If you work in one of the following industries, you may find yourself particularly affected. Click the links to find out more:

Oils and fumes

Whenever production processes involve mixing, grinding or CNC milling, harmful oils and vapours are not far away. If you work in one of the following industries, you may find yourself particularly affected. Click the links to find out more:

Fibres

If you’re cleaning, storing, cutting and transporting textiles, having the finest fibres floating through the air is unavoidable. If you work in one of the following industries, you may find yourself particularly affected. Click the links to find out more:

Combustion particles

Whether we’re talking about welding fumes, exhaust fumes or soot, combustion particles are not to be messed with. No one wants to breathe these in. If you work in one of the following industries, you may find yourself particularly affected. Click the links to find out more:

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