Asbestos vacuum cleaner

Understanding how an asbestos vacuum cleaner works

An asbestos vacuum cleaner stands out from conventional models due to its high-performance filtration system , which meets high safety standards. Its role is to capture and retain the finest particles, in order to avoid any dispersion into the ambient air. The HEPA standard, a guarantee of very high efficiency
The HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) standard is the benchmark for filtration. It guarantees almost total absorption of dust, with a retention rate of at least 99.95% of particles of 0.3 microns or more.
Asbestos vacuum cleaners are therefore equipped with HEPA filters of class H13 or H14, offering absolute filtration. This means that only a very limited number of ultra-fine particles will be able to pass through the filter, drastically reducing the risks of exposure.
A waterproof system to prevent any leaks
In addition to the quality of filtration, asbestos vacuum cleaners are also characterized by their sealed design. This prevents any leakage of contaminated dust , from the moment of vacuuming to the evacuation of waste.
Thus, the opening dedicated to the introduction of the suction pipe is equipped with a hermetic cap. Similarly, the dust collection bags are ultra-tight, avoiding any risk of dispersion.
A warning signal to anticipate filter change
To ensure optimum safety, asbestos vacuum cleaners are also equipped with a visual or audible alert system indicating the filling level of the HEPA filter. This allows you to anticipate the right time to change it, thus avoiding any risk of saturation and leakage.

When to use an asbestos vacuum cleaner?

The use of an asbestos vacuum cleaner is mandatory in all cases where work is carried out on materials containing this mineral fibre. This concerns many professions in the construction and public works sector, such as:
• Construction and renovation professionals
• Electricians
• Plumbers
• Cable fitters
• Plasterers
• The painters
• The plasterers
• Installers of false ceilings and floor coverings
All of these trades are in fact likely to be exposed to asbestos when working on buildings constructed before 1997, the date on which its use was banned in France.
The asbestos vacuum cleaner is therefore an integral part of the personal protective equipment (PPE) required on this type of site, including the wearing of overalls and filter masks.