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New OSHA Fines for Dust Particles in HEPA Vacuums in Aug 2016


High-Efficiency Particulate Air vacuums, known as HEPA vacuums, are much different than conventional vacuums. They contain certified HEPA filters that are capable of capturing the finest micron-sized most dangerous-to-breath dust particles. The HEPA vacuum helps the dangerous particles from being released back into the air.

HEPA vacuums help provide perfectly breathable air from dust and particles that are hazardous. When using a HEPA vacuum, they will be efficient for fast recovery of bulk dry dust, debris and other building material found at construction, abatement, and restoration sites.
Since HEPA vacuums can trap the tiniest airborne particles, the United States Department of Labor require the vacuums for final cleanup of at and around remediation areas. The filter of the HEPA vacuum must be properly seated and changed so all the air can be passed through the filter and ensure it will collect the dangerous micron particles at the remediation areas.

Remember when changing the filters, they could be containing harmful particulate matter and must wear protective clothing, respirators, gloves and eye protection to prevent exposure to any captured mold, debris or other contaminated particles. And when disposing of the HEPA filter and the contents collected, should be placed in impermeable bags or containers. Impermeable bags and containers help prevent the release of the mold, debris or dangerous particles during clean up.
HEPA vacuums used of all particles that are leaving the remediation sites before removed. This cleanup process will ensure that the dangerous micron-sized particles will not leave the site and are cleaned properly before transporting.

Effective August 2, 2016, The Department of Labor has adjusted the penalties for HEPA Vacuum violations for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, also known as OSHA.  OSHA is responsible for the protection of workers’ safety and health while on site. For serious violations, OSHA regulations can cause a hefty fine from the Department of Labor. The maximum penalty used to be $7,000 per violation. Now, the penalty is $12,471. That is over double the fines.

Check out the HEPA vacuums that Healthy Air Technologies carry to help your company not violate OSHA regulations. Our HEPA vacuums can also be connected to an electrical power tool to extract the dust particles from concrete grinded down. Our vacuums can handle building, grinding, plaster and concrete dust. 

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