WORKPLACE SAFETY The message here is that whatever the


process, operations and health and safety managers must evaluate the most effective means of capturing airborne emissions and filtering them appropriately. The objective is not just to remove


contaminants; it is to do so in a way that enhances productivity, for example by keeping fast moving laser marking and coding lines filtered at the right level to successfully manage unscheduled downtime. There are also challenges that go beyond


fume and dust capture, where filtration systems linked to some thermal and mechanical processes need to mitigate risks of a thermal event taking place. This is particularly important where a combustible dust has the potential to be drawn into the filtration system. Under these circumstances, managers


maintained extraction system can also make a positive contribution to productivity by helping to minimise the potential for downtime. Employers need to make reference to


Safety Data Sheets and local regulations to understand the workplace exposure levels and potential risks associated with working materials within a given process. BOFA works closely with industry and will


help employers choose the most appropriate system for their process by determining the type, volume, size, shape and velocity of particles being emitted and the relevance to prevailing occupational exposure levels. This information, together with data-driven


airflow analyses and control parameters, will help define the optimal filtration technology, which will usually include pre- filtration, a main High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filter and a layer of activated


carbon to remove vapours and gases. BOFA works with you to match your


system design to your application, taking account of the quantity and size of particulate emitted. This will inform the design of the system architecture, the filtration media used, the integration of sensors (for high temperature applications for example) and the most appropriate monitoring and management mechanisms. For example, automated soldering


processes have a significant and positive impact on productivity in the electronics industry, but to optimise these gains, businesses should also invest in flexible filtration solutions. So many operators now look to


portable extraction systems to support more agile working practices that can drive improved productivity.


should consider specifying a system benefiting from fire-resistant materials for casings and filters, as well as a self- extinguishing inline pre-filter offering thermal cut-out protection, such as BOFA’s FireBOX, or a Spark Arrestor 2 to help mitigate the risk of burning particulate entering the extraction system. System control is another key determinant


for optimal productivity and increasingly this offers real-time system condition visualisation, such as with the iQ2 operating platform. This features a host of functionality enhancements and innovations, including extended onboard data logs, a colour touchscreen user interface, smart alarm configuration and remote system upgrades. This type of automation helps provide


users with better information on real-time extraction performance and helps users make informed decisions covering filter exchanges and maintenance regimes. Taken together, this can help to reduce the possibility of unplanned downtime and improve overall productivity.


BOFA International www.bofainternational.com


4 day course 16th


- 19th May 2022


Classroom & hands on training


Held at BPMA offices, West Bromwich B70 6PY


Independent Pump Training from


For more information call 0121 601 6691, scan code for the training guide or email: training@bpma.org.uk


Certified Pump System Auditor Course


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