We couldn't be more ready

"The saying 'kill two birds with one stone' is exactly how we work as both ventilation and dust go hand in hand. Poor ventilation equals more dust"

Crematory Dust Cleaning


We can't assume that any dust is safe. All uncontrolled dusts are potentially hazardous. In particular, any uncontrolled dry process or dusty work activity, especially in an enclosed environment, is likely to create a dust problem.

However, dusts are not all equally hazardous. Different dusts or even the same type of dust in different work situations may create different risks to health and require different precautions to be taken.

As an employer you have a duty under COSHH to ensure that the exposure of employees to substances hazardous to health is prevented or, if this is not reasonably practicable, adequately controlled.


Reference

https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/eh44.pdf


At GICM LTD we only use the highest standard of industrial grade equipment. We will be sure to use HEPA filtered vacuums and use the correct classification for the work being carried out.


M Class < 0.1% Dusts with maximum allowable concentrations (MAC) ≥ 0.1 mg/m³ (hard wood dust, concrete and brick dust)

H Class < 0.005% Dusts with maximum allowable concentrations (MAC) < 0.1 mg/m³ (asbestos, mould spores, carcinogenic dusts)


HEPA filters give high-purification. They are very effective in removing particles like pollen, pet dander, dust mites, smoke and other harmful particles. A normal vacuum would recirculate these particles back into the air. HEPA-filtered vacuums trap the particles instead.

Images below shows the typical crematory and the amount of dust build up that can build up over 6 to 12 months


Crematory Ventilation Maintenance


A dust buildup of 1/8 inch on fan blades and shutters can reduce fan performance by as much as 30 percent. Allowing dust to build up on safety grills or on the shutters so they do not open fully further restricts the fan's performance. Dirt built up on a motor acts as insulation, causing the motor to operate at elevated temperatures, a common cause of short motor life and premature motor burnout.

Crematoriums are generating lots of heat causing higher than usual room temperatures and if the heat can't be ventilated this causes damage over time to on site equipment.

Where necessary, mechanical ventilation systems should be regularly and adequately cleaned. They should also be properly tested and maintained to ensure that they are kept clean and free from anything which may contaminate the air or affect air flow.


At GICM LTD we will check and maintain if necessary the mechanical extraction fans and keep your ventilation louvres clean and in good working order.


Images below show the crematory mechanical extraction ventilation inlets are either blocked or restricted.



"Don't neglect these these two important factors, lets improve energy efficiency and remove the health risk "


  Quality you can trust. 

We are proud to play part in our clients’ clean, safe and healthy work environments. We continue to provide client-centric cleaning and maintenance solutions.

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