http://prestivac.com/blog/how-to-safely-recover-chromium-toxic-dustWhile recycling is good for the environment, it can be dangerous for workers. Certain materials that are recycled or reused, such electronics, scrap metal, batteries, and used oil and other chemicals, have materials that directly pose hazards to workers.

Exposure to hazardous substances may lead to acute and chronic health effects, and may potentially cause long-term public health and environmental impacts. Uncontrolled hazardous materials pose significant threats to public health through inhalation of dust particles.

Reactive and highly combustible powder metals are also found in Recycling Industry. Finely divided metal powders, such as aluminum, magnesium and titanium can spontaneously combust causing a fire and/or explosion.

PrestiVac Vacuum Cleaner Systems are specifically designed to safely vacuum and collect the hazardous and combustible dusts generated in the Recycling Industry. Here is a list of different applications. Please click on your application so you can see the different models we have available for you: