Start-Up and Shut-Down: A Quick High-Level Dust Checklist
Small habits keep lines clean. Use this quick start-up and shut-down routine to control high-level dust without stopping production.
We work from the safety of the ground up to 16 m using carbon fibre poles and purpose-built heads. No MEWPs in most cases.
At start-up – two minutes per line
- Torch scan: skim a torch across beams and cable trays directly above open product.
- Spot-vac the source: one or two slow passes with a round brush on obvious build-up.
- Note airflow: feel for little side drafts near returns and doorways and flag the worst spots for the next window
During the shift – quick wins
- Tray lips over conveyors: dust rides perforations. Use a tray brush held slightly canted.
- Bracket feet and fixings: angled crevice head, two short passes at 45°.
- Lights and sensors: soft detailing head after covers or isolations.
At shut-down – finish clean
- Fall-zone tidy: sweep or vac beneath the areas you’ve treated so nothing is left on guards and rails.
- Two photos for proof: one before and one after from the same angle. Drop into today’s folder.
Why this works
- Tackles the places auditors look first
- Reduces re-aerosolisation onto guards and fillers
- Creates simple, file-ready evidence
When to book a deeper pass
- The same spots reappear within days
- Dust is visible across several baysAirflow eddies are pulling dust towards the line
FAQs
Do we need to stop production?
Usually not. We plan night or weekend windows and isolate zones where required.
How high can you reach from the ground?
Up to 16 metres, subject to geometry.
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