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Solutions from a global leader Our vision is to be the world’s most dynamic science company, creating sustainable solutions essential to a better, safer and healthier life for people everywhere. Combating fugitive dust emissions is just one of the many ways we are achieving this goal. Backed by our record in safety, excellence in engineering, science, technology, proud history in innovation and our Dusgon range of dust suppression agents, DuPont Dust Suppression can deliver integrated solutions that will: • Identify and assess your dust problem • Design a solution to fit your situation • Supply and install complete turnkey systems • Provide staff training • Provide ongoing service and maintenance • Provide ongoing technical support for controlling fugitive dust emission from areas such as: • Cleared and unvegetated areas • Stockpiles • Haul roads • Train wagons • Transfer points. A well designed dust suppression system can reduce fugitive dust emissions, minimise the OH&S and environmental implications and be a cost effective solution to your dust problems. Contact details For more information on DuPont Dust Suppression solutions, please contact: Du Pont (Australia) Ltd. Level 3, 7 Eden Park Drive, Macquarie Park, NSW, 2113 Locked Bag 154, North Ryde BC, NSW, 1670 Free call: 1 800 252 997 Phone: 02 9923 6111 Fax: 02 9923 6011 www.dustsuppression.dupont.com www.dupont.com.au Copyright © 2008 E.I. du Pont Nemours and Company. All rights reserved. The DuPont Oval, DuPont™ and The miracles of science™ are registered trademarks or trademarks of DuPont or its affiliates. DuPont Dust Suppression Dust – more than just a nuisance Stop your profits being blown away When experience counts The true economic cost of fugitive dust emissions can be difficult to ascertain and therefore often overlooked. This means your profits are being blown away without you knowing it. DuPont has a long history in handling fine and dangerous particulate material. The company’s origins were in making black powder (gunpowder) and explosives. Later in its history, DuPont became one of the world’s largest chemicals and materials manufacturers. Material, Productivity and Economic Loss Excellence in Engineering, Science and Technology • Dust particles contribute to the contamination and accelerated wearing of machinery and equipment, increasing the cost of maintenance. DuPont has numerous patents in the field of dust control and management and our dust control technologies have been in use in many applications since the 1960s. Some examples are: cement powder manufacturing, road building, soil stabilization and filter materials for bag house installations, just to name a few. Airborne dust occurs naturally as a result of Aeolian or wind erosion and can be increased significantly by human activities. However, airborne dust is more than just an aesthetic or nuisance problem. It can have serious health and environmental consequences and result in significant economic losses. By their very nature, activities such as mining and construction inevitably generate dust. It is one of the most visible, irritating and potentially invasive problems for the industry – and is a serious issue for mine operators, construction companies, local communities, regulatory bodies and governments. Fugitive dust emissions result from mining activities such as clearing, blasting, processing, handling, storing and transporting large quantities of dirt and ore. This can be compounded by wind and hot, dry climates and poor dust control measures. Many dusts contain heavy metals and other materials that are potentially hazardous to human health and known to cause diseases. However, the dust doesn’t have to be from hazardous material sources to cause problems. The control of fugitive dust emissions should be a fundamental part of any responsible Safety, Health and Environment management plan because of the potential health issues, environmental implications and duty of care required of operators by governments and the community. • Productivity is decreased if materials have to be processed and transported at lower speeds because of excessive dust emissions. • As much as 5 percent of the material can be lost due to wind erosion during transportation and stockpiling. • Traditional methods of spraying with water can be costly and ineffective. Occupational Health and Safety • High levels of dust in the atmosphere reduce visibility and can create hazardous working conditions for workers and vehicle operators. • Depending on the nature of the material involved, fine dust particles 10 to 20 microns in size can be a dust explosion risk. • Inhalation of dust particles of 10 microns or less in size is known to cause serious respiratory illnesses. Environment • Airborne dust can be carried large distances from the source, causing air and water contamination problems. • Dust fallout can have detrimental effects for local flora and fauna. • Dust contamination in the environment can also enter the food chain and can result in long-term implications. World Leaders in Safety DuPont owns and operates many manufacturing plants all over the world and has established a global reputation for excellence in safety management. For the past 30 years, our safety and operational expertise has been shared with other companies across all industries spanning the globe. In addition to the vast pool of global resources at our disposal, we have the practical experience and skills vital for the successful facilitation of clients making significant and sustainable safety improvements. Global Resources, Local Solutions and Best Local Partners We believe we have the best people placed all around the world. So when it comes to finding a solution for your business, our global expertise is right at your fingertips. We also work to find the best possible local partners to facilitate your project, supporting the local economy at the same time.