Ceiling foggers are fogging devices mounted on the ceiling to reduce dust and ensure greater safety at work. A company based in southeastern Baden-Württemberg has been manufacturing products for the wood 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 occupational safety, several ceiling foggers were installed in the hall to reduce dust. These misting devices are attached to the hall ceiling and spray a fine mist of water. This increases the humidity, causing tiny water droplets to combine with dust particles suspended in the air and sink to the ground. 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 other areas of the hall, where waste material generated a lot of dust on the conveyor belt due to its high drop height and visibility was severely restricted at times, additional spray mist strips were installed to improve visibility and prevent accidents.

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