How construction dust control can help companies with soil erosion prevention

Dust is one of the biggest nightmares for industry, and many companies have to try to control the large amount of sediment that their treatments push out into the environment. A considerable amount of dust is thrown up by construction, mining and other industrial work, and a significant percentage of that dust comes from the soil around the site, with estimates of soil content being anything up to 85%. Companies are obliged to try to reduce the amount of dirt in the soil, and in fact are often required to do so by law, or by council planning permissions. Controlling the soil if you are a construction business implies developing a strategy plan and implementing it using dust control products.

Planning and designs before work begins

The first step in any movement towards construction dust control is being able to work out the steps that are needed to manage soil and dust before construction begins. The council might oblige the company to perform a risk assessment, including potential threats to nearby towns, houses and commercial buildings, and also problems with environmental issues close to the site. Having a clear plan of action which calculates these risks and then works out what it would take to control the issue, is likely to help the company going forward.

Preparing the site

The first step in managing soil erosion and dust control on construction sites is to prepare the area that will be excavated before the work begins. Most companies start by setting up soil filters and catchers around the edge of the construction site. Then, they focus on eliminating dust from the centre. What this requires is the use of dampeners, either chemical or water-based, which are designed to help the soil to become muddy and heavier. This prevents air from picking up dust and debris, and carrying it from the site. Water dampening also helps to prevent trucks and other vehicles from causing dust clouds as they travel about the site.

Working with dust

After work begins, construction dust control management must still be practiced. This will involve paving roads inside the site as they are constructed, and then use water to cover the gaps between each paver. Wind fences and other blocking devices prevent dust from being caught by the wind, and leaving rippled surfaces inside the dig, rather than a single flat surface, and help to prevent winds picking up speed within the construction site.

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