LASERNINJA
Mechanical
- Apr 23, 2009
- 316
So, here in Oregon, a few of my customers have been running into some issues with their dust collected. One company asked if I knew of anyone who specialized cleaning out the dust collector. I was a bit confused because this is the first I have heard of such a thing. Apparently, the concern is that they cut strictly stainless and the possibility that chrome or some of its carcinogen derivatives may be in high enough concentration to cause health issues. They told me that if they couldn't find anyone they were going to create a respirator fit test program and make some serious changes to how the effluent was handled.
Another place told me the scrap metal company didn't want it because the dust was too fine and blowing out of the trucks going down the road. The owner of the shop called around to find someone to take it and the lowest price was $9.00 a pound. At that rate he has stock piled $10,000 worth of dust.
What are other folks doing with the stuff? Is there really a health concern? Should cut steel, stainless and aluminum be considered hazardous waste? Personally, I have always felt that it came from the earth so sending it back was not such a problem. But then again, I do not dump motor oil in my grass, front or back yard...
Another place told me the scrap metal company didn't want it because the dust was too fine and blowing out of the trucks going down the road. The owner of the shop called around to find someone to take it and the lowest price was $9.00 a pound. At that rate he has stock piled $10,000 worth of dust.
What are other folks doing with the stuff? Is there really a health concern? Should cut steel, stainless and aluminum be considered hazardous waste? Personally, I have always felt that it came from the earth so sending it back was not such a problem. But then again, I do not dump motor oil in my grass, front or back yard...
