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A Fugitive Dust Control Plan Case Study

In Dust Control, Guided Self Apply Dust Control, Industrial Facilities by Bob Vitale

This custom fugitive dust control plan offered 26% year-over-year savings There is a much more scientific way of approaching the challenge of designing an effective fugitive dust control plan than most companies in the dust control industry give credit for.  Midwest has been creating custom, comprehensive dust control plans for decades, for clients in a range of industries. This experience …

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Understanding Fugitive Dust Pollution – And Why Controlling It Is a Good Investment

In Construction, Dust Control, Environment, Gravel Roads, Gravel Runway, Industrial Facilities, Mine & Quarry, Parks & Recreation, Road & Surface Management, Roads, Safety, Soil Stabilization, Surface Management, Transportation, Unpaved Roads by Bob Vitale

Both PM10 and PM2.5 fugitive dust pollution create or aggravate serious health conditions, especially in vulnerable populations like kids and the elderly.

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Fugitive Dust Particles May Affect the Impact of Coronavirus Around Unpaved Roads and Areas

In Dust Control, EK35®, EnviroKleen®, Environment, Fines Preservation®, Fines Preservation® Program, Gravel Roads, Industrial Facilities, SF2, Soil Stabilization, Unpaved Roads by Bob Vitale

Recent studies show that areas with higher pollution levels may be more vulnerable to coronavirus. This is especially relevant if you are responsible for maintaining any kind of unpaved road surface, from mining or industrial haul and access roads to township and county roads, to agricultural or energy farm roads.