BUMBLE BEE DUST EXTRACTION RANGE COMPLIANT CAUSES: LUNG DISEASE - LEGAL ACTIONS - FINES

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1 BUMBLE BEE DUST EXTRACTION RANGE & COMPLIANT BEAT-THE-DUST 2016 CAUSES: LUNG DISEASE - LEGAL ACTIONS - FINES

2 HSE REGULATIONS DO YOU COMPLY? AVOID HEALTH ISSUES, LEGAL ACTION AND FINES WITH... DUSTEX M in action DUSTEX M in action DUSTEX H in action

3 IS DUST A PROBLEM? EDUCATE // INNOVATE // ERADICATE YES IT IS! LOOK AT THESE STATISTICS IN THE UK, EVERY YEAR: fresh cases of dust-related skin disease fresh cases of occupational asthma construction workers die from silica dust die from occupational lung disease and cancer. - 8,000 die from dust-related illnesses billion lost on workplace injury and poor health in the construction industry. THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY: - Contributes to 4% of total paticulate emissions. - Encounters dust throughout all trades. - Is responsible for 40% of occupational cancer deaths and registrations. - Loses 2.3 million working days due to fatalities and serious illness. Since 2013 over 42,000 people have reported suffering from work-related/ construction-related breathing or lung problems, such as: Asthma, Silicosis, Lung Cancer and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (including emphysema and other breathing difficulties). RCS (RESPIRABLE CRYSTALLINE SILICA) IS THE SECOND BIGGEST KILLER OF CONSTRUCTION WORKERS AFTER ASBESTOS!

4 AWARENESS EDUCATE // INNOVATE // ERADICATE BE AWARE AND MAKE AWARE. YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE! PRINT OUR HELPFUL AWARENESS POSTERS AND FACT SHEETS BELOW

5 EDUCATE // INNOVATE // ERADICATE BE PART OF M PRINT ME OFF AND PIN ME UP! WHY M CLASS? M-Class certified equipment has the following benefits: Have sufficient air velocity to extract, transport and collect dust. Have sufficient filtration to ensure that you don t pump dangerous dust back into the air. Have a safe waste disposal method. PROOF OF M CLASS M-Class certified equipment must: Have a clear method of notifying the user when the air flow drops below 20 metres per second (this is normally an audible or visual signal). Have a minimum filter efficiency of 99.9% and a minimum of H12 HEPA (High-Efficiency Particulate Arrestance) Filtration. Have an airtight air-channel to ensure that contaminated air does not bypass the filter. This includes no holes in the filter and a total air-tight seal. Have a dust bag with a shut off tap. This provides safe collection and easy disposal of bulk waste. This also protects the filter and reduces the time it takes to clog up. Have a safe method of cleaning the filter. For example: a filter shaker or a system where water/air can be used (bear in mind that the filter must only be cleaned in an isolated air space!)

6 RIGHT FOR THE JOB EDUCATE // INNOVATE // ERADICATE PRINT ME OFF AND PIN ME UP! DESCRIPTION ORDER CODE DRILLING SANDING WALL CHASING SWEEPING FLOORS WOOD/STONE CUTTING EXTRACTOR SERVICING EXTRACTION ONLY VAC M 110 VOLT 21 LITRE VAC M 240 VOLT 21 LITRE VAC M 110 VAC M 240 EXTRACTION & POWER TOOL FUNCTION DUSTEX M 110 VOLT 21 LITRE DUSTEX M 240 VOLT 21 LITRE DUSTEX M 110 DUSTEX M METRE EXTRACTION HOSE KIT VTVS7055 DUST RETENTION BOX DUSTCUBE1 DUSTCUBE2 DUSTLESS SWEEPER SWEEP-450 UNIVERSAL POWER TOOL CONNECTOR VTVS7050 VIEW THE FULL RANGE ONLINE:

7 EDUCATE // INNOVATE // ERADICATE KNOW YOUR FOE PRINT ME OFF AND PIN ME UP! FREQUENT INHALATION OF AIRBORNE PARTICLES OF THE FOLLOWING SUBSTANCES WILL HARM YOU! STONE // ASBESTOS // SILICA // CEMENT // WOOD CHEMICALS // AEROSOLS // MOULD // WELDING FUMES BE AWARE! Dangerous dust particles (respirable dust - up to 10 microns) are normally invisible in standard light and can remain airborne for up to 8 hours. Because of their weight and size, they can be inhaled right into the lungs where the oxygen is processed causing serious lung damage over time. RCS (RESPIRABLE CRYSTALLINE SILICA) IS THE SECOND BIGGEST KILLER OF CONSTRUCTION WORKERS AFTER ASBESTOS!

8 BEAT-THE-DUST OFFER EDUCATE // INNOVATE // ERADICATE PRINT ME OFF AND PIN ME UP! GET 40% OFF * VIEW OUR FULL RANGE AT: OR BUY FROM YOUR PREFERRED SUPPLY CHAIN BY GOING TO: BEAT-THE-DUST AND QUOTING THE DISCOUNT CODE: DUST40 *DEAL ENDS 31ST AUGUST SPECIFICALLY INTRODUCED TO COMBAT THE UK CONSTRUCTION DUST ISSUE. WE RECOMMEND: EXTRACTION ONLY V-TÜF VAC M EXTRACTION ONLY & POWER TOOL FUNCTION V-TÜF DUSTEX M VAC M VOLT CODE: VAC M 110 DUSTEX M VOLT CODE: DUSTEX M VAT VAT VAC M VOLT CODE: VAC M 240 DUSTEX M VOLT CODE: DUSTEX M VAT VAT

9 EDUCATE // INNOVATE // ERADICATE WHAT IS DUST? PRINT ME OFF AND PIN ME UP! DUST IS PARTICLES OF A MATERIAL RANGING FROM 1 TO 1000 MICRONS* IN SIZE. DUST IS CREATED BY WORKING WITH MATERIALS ON THE FOLLOWING TASKS: SANDING // DRILLING // DEMOLITION // CUTTING // SWEEPING DUST HAS TWO SIZE CLASSIFICATIONS: 1 // Total inhalable dust (up to 100 microns). This can be inhaled into the respiratory tract. 2 // Respirable dust (up to 10 microns). This is normally invisible in standard light and can remain airborne for up to 8 hours. Because of its weight and size it can be inhaled right into the lungs where the oxygen is processed. THERE ARE THREE MAIN TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION DUST: 1 // Silica dust (Respirable Crystalline Silica or RCS) comes from materials containing silica such as sandstone, concrete and mortar. 2 // Wood dust comes from wood and wood-based products like MDF and plywood. Wood based products can be more dangerous because they contain other elements like glue, etc... 3 // Lower toxicity dusts come from materials containing very little or no silica such as dolomite, plasterboard and marble. *A MICRON OR MICROMETRE IS ONE MILLIONTH OF A METER, SYMBOLISED AS: µ, MU.

10 EDUCATE // INNOVATE // ERADICATE CONTROL MEASURES PRINT ME OFF AND PIN ME UP! YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE! AVOID making RCS dust by using silica free materials or buying the right size of materials to avoid cutting. If you can t avoid making RCS dust, you must do everything practically possible to... PREVENT exposure by using water suppression equipment to convert the dust to slurry, sweeping up using the correct floor extraction tool or using on tool dust extraction. This removes the dust as it is created. To achieve this you need to: 1 // Choose tools that have a collection cover and extraction port. 2 // Connect your tool to an M Class certified extraction unit. If you cannot prevent RCS exposure, you must... MINIMISE exposure to as low a level as is reasonably practical by: Arresting dust with mist. (Note: Water particle size must be similar to the respirable dust particle size to be effective). Use an air filter cube to rotate and clean the air. Use less powerful tools. Wear correct respiratory protection equipment (RPE) - This is by no means the most effective solution but can be used if you have no other way of eliminating dust as it only aids individuals wearing the equipment. You must ensure that you aren t harming anyone else.

11 THINK SAFE EDUCATE // INNOVATE // ERADICATE PRINT ME OFF AND PIN ME UP! BE AWARE AND MAKE AWARE! 1 // Exercise the Avoid, Prevent, Minimise control measures. 2 // Use on tool dust extraction to remove dust as it is created. 3 // Use on tool water suppression equipment to convert the dust to slurry. 4 // Use an M Class extractor with floor tool rather than sweeping, as sweeping releases dust into the air. 5 // If you have to create dust, isolate the area with polythene sheeting and use respiratory protection equipment (RPE). Then either vacate the area for 8 hours, or clean the air with mist or an air filter cube. Be sure to use dust detection equipment as the most dangerous dust is invisible! 6 // Take care of yourself and your colleagues.

12 EDUCATE // INNOVATE // ERADICATE CHALLENGES & SOLUTIONS CONTROL MEASURES AREN T ALWAYS PRACTICAL OR ATTRACTIVE. V-TÜF IS STRIVING TO CONTINUALLY PRESENT NEW AND BETTER SOLUTIONS TO REAL ISSUES. CHALLENGE Machines have insufficient power. Machine is cumbersome. Machines in-line with current control measures are too expensive. Machines take too long to arrive and are not always readily available. Machine does not connect to all power tools. Retaining dust means that it is being brought back into stores, depots, workshops, etc... Re-test and certification of my extractor (which is an LEV) is difficult to obtain. A simple sweeping brush is more robust, versatile and mobile than a machine. V-TÜF SOLUTION V-TÜF Hybrid M Class. Lighter accessories and longer hoses. Use the our compliance offer discount code: DUST40 to get 40% off our products.* This is designed to help the market bring itself in-line with control measures at an affordable price. *Offer ends 31st August V-TÜF dust extractors are available within 48 hours from any of our distributors, or directly from V-TÜF. Try the all new V-TÜF elastic suction joint and stepped connectors. The bag system provides an excellent means of disposing with the bulk dust safely on site. We have also developed a V-TÜF DustCube which enables an engineer to clean filters and heads without coming into contact with the dust. We are finalising the V-TÜF CUBE which will enable our dust partners to simply and effectively test your machine every 14 months. Longer (up to 15 metres), thinner hose with dust extraction sweeping tool and lighter accessories means that our machines are just as versatile and mobile as a brush, while being much more effective. Note: Machines must be tested with longer hose before use to ensure that the air flow is sufficient and the efficiency measure is calibrated accordingly. LET US KNOW IF YOU HAVE ENCOUNTERED ANY MORE

13 EDUCATE // INNOVATE // ERADICATE OUR M & H CLASS LABORATORY V-TÜF HAVE INVESTED 15,000 IN A STATE OF THE ART LABORATORY EQUIPMENT TO TEST THE PERFORMANCE AND COMPETENCE OF OUR EXISTING EQUIPMENT AND OF NEW INNOVATIONS AND SOLUTIONS. GIVE US YOUR CHALLENGES AND IDEAS AND WE WILL DEVELOP AND CERTIFY THEM WITH YOU

14 ATTRIBUTES & LINKS EDUCATE // INNOVATE // ERADICATE V-TÜF WOULD LIKE TO THANK: HSE, HSL and The Construction Dust Partnership for the incredible amount of analysis and excellent presentation of the problem. And for researching real solutions. The Breathe Freely campaign by BOHS which helped make those at risk, aware. The HAE (Hire Association Europe) for introducing control measures. Training For Hire Ltd for expert market analysis and workshop awareness. USEFUL LINKS: The UK HSE, CDP and HSL have done outstanding, extensive research on the dust issue and offer a library on the website which is excellent to review: GET IN TOUCH! /VTUFPRODUCTS ENQUIRIES@V-TUF.COM SALES@V-TUF.COM

15 2016 BUMBLE BEE RANGE VAC M 240v & 110v M CLASS INDUSTRIAL WET & DRY VACUUMS watch movie online ACCESSORIES INCLUDED KIT CODE: VTVS7210 FILTRATION REQUIREMENTS VTVS M CLASS CARTRIDGE FILTER VTVS7007 FILTER BAG WHAT IS M CLASS? The vacuum cleaner must filter out 99.9% of dust including all non-carcinogenic dust like wood. WHY BUY VAC M? Protect your health! Be compliant! Do your job effectively! As well as enjoying the ergonomics and robust reliability of the V-TÜF VAC M. The filter efficiency alert siren ensures consistent performance. Confidently carries the M CLASS certification and does what it says on the tin! Offering you AFFORDABLE compliance and protection from common dust related health issues.

16 INDUSTRIAL SPECIFICATION CABLE LENGTH MOTOR POWER ACCESSORIES VOLTAGE AIR FLOW WATER LIFT TANK SIZE WEIGHT DIMENSIONS FILTRATION NOISE (db9a) 8.5 metres 1400W Twin Turbine 36mm Chrome 110, /60Hz M /H 2,400mm 21 litres NW: 11.5kg GW: 12.7kg 385(w) x 400(d) x 550(h)mm M CLASS 60 FEATURES FULL M CLASS CERTIFICATION FILTER EFFICIENCY ALERT SIREN EXTREMELY RESILIENT HEAD, TANK, BASE AND CLIPS ROBUST NON MARKING WHEELS WASHABLE FILTERS TWIN TURBINE MOTOR EXTRA LONG CABLE TOOL AND CABLE STORAGE QUICK SPARES AVAILABILITY VAC M 110V ORDER CODE: VAC M 110 BEAT-THE-DUST OFFER PRICE*: VAC M 240V ORDER CODE: VAC M 240 BEAT-THE-DUST OFFER PRICE*: *JUST ENTER THE DISCOUNT CODE: DUST40 AT CHECKOUT!

17 2016 BUMBLE BEE RANGE VAC H 240v & 110v H CLASS CERTIFIED INDUSTRIAL VACUUM CLEANERS watch movie online ACCESSORIES INCLUDED KIT CODE: VTVS7210 FILTRATION REQUIREMENTS VTVS7021 H CLASS CARTRIDGE FILTER VTVS7007 FILTER BAG VTVS7008 H CLASS BASKET FILTER WHAT IS H CLASS? The vacuum cleaner must filter out % of health endangering dust, carcinogenic dust and dust contaminated with germs and bacteria. i.e. Asbestos. WHY BUY VAC H? Protect your health! Be compliant! Do your job effectively! As well as enjoying the ergonomics and robust reliability of the V-TÜF VAC H. The filter efficiency alert siren ensures consistent performance. Confidently carries the H CLASS certification and does what it says on the tin! Offering you AFFORDABLE compliance and protection from common dust related health issues.

18 INDUSTRIAL SPECIFICATION CABLE LENGTH MOTOR POWER ACCESSORIES VOLTAGE AIR FLOW WATER LIFT TANK SIZE WEIGHT DIMENSIONS FILTRATION NOISE (db9a) 8.5 metres 1400W Twin Turbine 36mm Chrome 110, /60Hz M /H 2,400mm 21 litres NW: 11.5kg GW: 12.7kg 385(w) x 400(d) x 550(h)mm H CLASS 60 FEATURES FULL H CLASS CERTIFICATION FILTER EFFICIENCY ALERT SIREN EXTREMELY RESILIENT HEAD, TANK, BASE AND CLIPS ROBUST NON MARKING WHEELS WASHABLE FILTERS. BUILT IN FILTER CLOG SIREN TWIN TURBINE MOTOR EXTRA LONG CABLE TOOL AND CABLE STORAGE QUICK SPARES AVAILABILITY VAC H 110V ORDER CODE: VAC H 110 BEAT-THE-DUST OFFER PRICE*: VAC H 240V ORDER CODE: VAC H 240 BEAT-THE-DUST OFFER PRICE*: *JUST ENTER THE DISCOUNT CODE: DUST40 AT CHECKOUT!

19 2016 BUMBLE BEE RANGE DUSTEX M 240v & 110v M CLASS CERTIFIED DUST EXTRACTORS watch movie online ACCESSORIES INCLUDED VTVS7006 M CLASS CARTRIDGE FILTER VTVS7009 EXTRACTION HOSE VTVS7007 FILTER BAG OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES: KIT CODE: VTVS7210 WHAT IS M CLASS? The vacuum cleaner must filter out 99.9% of dust including all non-carcinogenic dust like wood. WHY BUY DUSTEX M? Protect your health! Be compliant! Do your job effectively! As well as enjoying the ergonomics and robust reliability of the V-TÜF DUSTEX M. Connects to your power tool and works in conjunction with it, to remove the dust from the source. Confidently carries the M CLASS certification and does what it says on the tin! Offering you AFFORDABLE compliance and protection from common dust related health issues.

20 INDUSTRIAL SPECIFICATION MOTOR POWER ACCESSORIES VOLTAGE AIR FLOW WATER LIFT TANK SIZE WEIGHT DIMENSIONS FILTRATION NOISE (db9a) MAX POWER TAKE OFF 1400W Twin Turbine 5 metre extraction hose 110, /60Hz M /H 2,400mm 21 litres NW: 12.4kg GW: 13.6kg 385(w) x 400(d) x 550(h)mm M CLASS W FEATURES FULL M CLASS CERTIFICATION POWER TAKE OFF THERMAL PROTECTION AUTOMATIC FILTER CLEANER EXTREMELY RESILIENT HEAD, TANK, BASE AND CLIPS ROBUST NON MARKING WHEELS WASHABLE FILTERS FILTER EFFICIENCY SIREN DEFINITIVE HOSE CONNECTOR TOOL AND CABLE STORAGE 5M EXTRACTION HOSE C/W STEPPED TOOL CONNECTOR DUSTEX M 110V ORDER CODE: DUSTEX M 110 BEAT-THE-DUST OFFER PRICE*: DUSTEX M 240V ORDER CODE: DUSTEX M 240 BEAT-THE-DUST OFFER PRICE*: *JUST ENTER THE DISCOUNT CODE: DUST40 AT CHECKOUT!

21 2016 BUMBLE BEE RANGE DUSTEX H 240v & 110v H CLASS CERTIFIED DUST EXTRACTORS watch movie online ACCESSORIES INCLUDED VTVS7021 H CLASS CARTRIDGE FILTER VTVS7007 FILTER BAG VTVS H CLASS BASKET FILTER VTVS7009 EXTRACTION HOSE OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES: KIT CODE: VTVS7210 WHAT IS H CLASS? The vacuum cleaner must filter out % of health endangering dust, carcinogenic dust and dust contaminated with germs and bacteria. i.e. Asbestos. WHY BUY DUSTEX H? Protect your health! Be compliant! Do your job effectively! As well as enjoying the ergonomics and robust reliability of the V-TÜF DUSTEX H. Connects to your power tool and works in conjunction with it, to remove the dust from the source. Confidently carries the H CLASS certification and does what it says on the tin! Offering you AFFORDABLE compliance and protection from common dust related health issues.

22 INDUSTRIAL SPECIFICATION MOTOR POWER ACCESSORIES VOLTAGE AIR FLOW WATER LIFT TANK SIZE WEIGHT DIMENSIONS FILTRATION NOISE (db9a) MAX POWER TAKE OFF 1400W Twin Turbine 5 metre extraction hose 110, /60Hz M /H 2,400mm 21 litres NW: 12.4kg GW: 13.6kg 385(w) x 400(d) x 550(h)mm H CLASS W FEATURES FULL H CLASS CERTIFICATION POWER TAKE OFF THERMAL PROTECTION FILTER EFFICIENCY ALERT SIREN EXTREMELY RESILIENT HEAD, TANK, BASE AND CLIPS ROBUST NON MARKING WHEELS WASHABLE FILTERS. BUILT IN FILTER CLOG SIREN FILTER EFFICIENCY ALERT SIREN DEFINITIVE HOSE CONNECTOR TOOL AND CABLE STORAGE 5M EXTRACTION HOSE C/W STEPPED TOOL CONNECTOR DUSTEX H 110V ORDER CODE: DUSTEX H 110 BEAT-THE-DUST OFFER PRICE*: DUSTEX H 240V ORDER CODE: DUSTEX H 240 BEAT-THE-DUST OFFER PRICE*: *JUST ENTER THE DISCOUNT CODE: DUST40 AT CHECKOUT!

23 CONTACT US V-TÜF Allenby Industrial Estate Lincoln LN3 4NR Tel: VERY TOUGH CLEANING EQUIPMENT All prices are exclusive of VAT. Prices correct at time of publishing. E. & O. E.