Vale Canada Limited
In response to an order from the Ministry of Labour (MOL) to diminish dust levels within the workroom environment, Vale's Concentrate Receiving Facility (CRF) required innovative solutions to address this directive.
BESTECH was commissioned to conduct a FEL 3 level study, resulting in a comprehensive report that detailed dust mitigation strategies for the CRF’s primary operational areas.
SCOPE
Emphasizing a phased implementation plan, the project’s scope included developing a dust capture system for the truck unloading section and integrating a water spray system at the railcar unloading zone to prevent dust from spreading into the work areas.
The design for the truck unloading sector involved the construction of an enclosed steel structure, equipped with cladding, an air curtain at its entrance, and a longitudinal dust capture system to contain and reduce dust levels within the area effectively. Furthermore, BESTECH engineered a water spray system for the railcar unloading area, featuring automated controls to suppress dust migration and ensure a cleaner work environment.
OUTCOME
Through these measures, BESTECH successfully devised a dust capture system that mitigated dust generation within the CRF’s unloading areas. This initiative enabled Vale to adhere to the MOL’s order, demonstrating BESTECH’s ability to design and implement effective environmental control solutions that enhance workplace safety and regulatory compliance.