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Occupational Lung Diseases From Dust & Fumes [Infographic]

by Scott Stearns | Aug 14, 2018 | Uncategorized

Industries Affected by Occupational Lung Diseases

There are many trades and business operations associated with respiratory illnesses. For example, construction workers are a high-risk group for occupational lung diseases, a study by the National Library of Medicine concluded. There is exposure to high concentrations of dusts in closed spaces and they breathe high levels of crystalline silica. Inhaling free crystalline silica causes a lung disease named Silicosis. Processes like brickmaking, quarrying, and foundry work for making building materials are also high risk to workers. Lung function impairment is the most common respiratory problem among workers with exposure to dusts.

Occupational lung diseases also affect the mining, agriculture, and manufacturing industries. Johns Hopkins Medicine reports that crystalline silica is found in the air of mines, foundries, blasting operations, and stone, clay, and glass manufacturing facilities. Further, people at higher risk for occupational asthma often work in manufacturing and processing operations, farming, animal care, food processing, cotton and textile industries, and refining operations.

Warning Signs and Best Prevention

Common symptoms include fever, recurrent respiratory infections, an abundance of mucus, coughing up blood, chest pain, muscle weakness, and shortness of breath. However, occupational lung diseases can be prevented. Avoiding the inhalation of dust and fumes that cause lung diseases is the best thing you can do. Small particles have an easier time reaching the alveoli and settling into the lungs. Trouble begins when this happens in large quantities.

The infographic below illustrates the lung diseases found in various industries and denotes their warning signs in the body. It also presents how an Imperial Systems CMAXX dust and fume collector with DeltaMAXX filters can help save your life.

Contact Imperial Systems today for a review of your dust and fume collection challenges. We will design a system to help keep your employees safe from occupational lung diseases.

Imperial Systems Welcomes a New Director of Sales and Marketing

by Scott Stearns | Jul 2, 2018 | Uncategorized

Imperial Systems is one of the fastest growing and most respected Industrial Dust and Fume collection companies in North America. To supplement this growth, we welcome Tomm Frungillo to our leading group of sales professionals to help take this company to the next level.

Tomm comes to Imperial Systems Inc. from an extensive career in Industrial Dust and Fume Collection Equipment. Tomm most recently held the position of Director of Sales at The Systems Group and was charged with growing sales globally. Prior to The Systems Group he led many divisions of Camfil APC including Vice President of the Americas.

Prior to serving as Vice President Tomm led teams in charge of growing the Latin America mining market, creating the strategy and equipment for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology market, and growing the thermal spray market for the APC Division. With his 25 years of experience in the industry “We are looking forward to Tomm Joining us by bringing his skill and knowledge to take us to the next level” Says Jeremiah Wann, Owner/CEO Imperial Systems Inc.

Imperial Systems’ growing popularity stems from a reputation of producing the best Dust and Fume Collection Equipment which is backed by an industry-leading 15-year warranty. We believe that Tomm’s experience growing a company through focus on specific market segments will help Imperial Systems continue its path of profitable growth.