Background
3M manufactures around the globe. USA based, 3M manufactures tens of thousands of different products creating different brands, however, its well-known for being a leading supplier of granules for the US roofing industry.
Problem
The Manufacturing process required to produce granules for the roofing industry, starts from the extraction and the crushing of rock. This process has different risks for employees at the worksite including dust.
Hazardous dust can be fatal for employees; therefore, 3M recognised one source of risk to their employees was the transport of the dust from the extraction site to the workshops and offices.
Solution:
Locate a Bat Booth right beside the main throughfare from the extraction site to the workshop and offices.