A company based in south-eastern Baden-Württemberg has been manufacturing products for the timber industry for several generations. During the shredding process and further processing, a considerable amount of dust of recyclable material classes A1 and A2 is produced.

To ensure work safety, several ceiling foggers were installed to reduce dust. These misting devices are attached to the hall ceiling and spray a fine mist of water. This increases the humidity, causing the dust particles suspended in the air to combine with the water mist and sink to the floor. This keeps the hall floor damp, which also prevents dust from being stirred up by moving vehicles in the hall. The amount of water added is minimal and is precisely controlled to avoid the formation of puddles.

In areas where waste material generates a lot of dust due to its high drop height on the conveyor belt and visibility was severely restricted at times, additional spray bars were installed to prevent accidents.

The targeted use of water mist protects employees from health risks and the company enjoys a good relationship with its neighbors.