Dust control in surface mines

Adequate dust control in and around rock drills is a problem that must be solved for the health and safety of workers running the drill as well as those working around the drilling operation This paper will discuss the designs available from most drill manufacturers today and the effort involved in keeping them effective on a productive basis, Some discussions on a new concept designed by the author will also be discussed. The bottom line is to match your dust control to your site-specific needs. Remember any system you use has to be maintained properly. Thank you for your attention and I hope I have given you some ideas to keep your drills productive.