Hospital dust containment is a critical aspect of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for patients and visitors when they are often at their most vulnerable. Dust can harbor harmful particles that exacerbate respiratory conditions and compromise safety standards, particularly in sensitive areas like operating and recovery rooms. To effectively manage dust, hospitals need to rely on specialized containment systems. In fact, without a hospital dust containment system in place, it’s nearly impossible to safely follow through on construction or renovation plans.
Here’s a closer look at the top products we recommend for your next hospital dust containment project:
Purpose Of Hospital Dust Containment Systems
Construction and renovation projects in hospitals can generate significant amounts of dust. Without proper containment measures, these particles can spread throughout the building, posing serious risks to patients, especially those with compromised immune systems. Hospital dust containment systems help minimize the spread of contaminants and maintain a safer environment for everyone within the hospital without significantly delaying construction timelines in the process.
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The Importance Of NFPA 99 Standards
Healthcare facilities operate under strict NFPA 99 safety standards, and compliance is essential for ensuring the safety of all those in the building. These standards mandate that all hospital dust containment systems also be anti-shock and fire retardant in addition to carrying out their primary objective.
Hospital Dust Containment Products We Recommend
Americover’s team prides itself on helping our clients find exactly the solutions they need. This dedication also extends to our hospital partners, who have trusted us with protecting their patients while construction and renovations take place. In our experience, this is our favorite NFPA 99-certified products for hospital dust containment:
6 Mil Tuff-Scrim™ Antistatic Fire Retardant Plastic Sheeting
Tuff-Scrim™ is a specialized plastic sheeting that features a high-strength cord grid between layers of LLDPE film offering both antistatic and fire-retardant properties. With superior tear resistance, this heavy-duty material provides reliable protection against dust and debris in hospital environments.
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While the following products haven’t been tested for NFPA 99, they meet the well-known NPFA 701 standard, which is widely recognized in the healthcare industry. These products are popular and trusted by healthcare professionals and contractors to provide an extra level of safety against fire hazards.
Antistatic Fire Retardant Plastic Sheeting
The Antistatic Fire Retardant Plastic Sheeting that we stock here at Americover is a great option for any hospital that wants to both meet NPFA 701 standards, and also ensure a high percentage of dust capture. This 6-mil polyethylene film is designed to prevent the buildup of static electricity while being thin and malleable enough to apply to a variety of applications.
6 Mil and 10 Mil Dura Skrim® Fire Retardant Reinforced Plastic Sheeting
Engineered for durability, the 6 Mil and 10 Mil Fire Retardant Reinforced Plastic Sheeting by Dura Skrim® is a puncture-resistant plastic sheeting that’s reinforced with a layer of polyester scrim to prevent tearing. It meets fire retardancy requirements and is ideal for hospital applications where safety is the top priority.
Corrugated Plastic Board
They may sound like a simple solution, but corrugated plastic boards may be just the versatile and durable hospital dust containment products you need. They offer excellent coverage, and are available in anti-static and fire-retardant variants. These boards can double as cost-effective protection for floors and surfaces during construction or renovation activities as well. Their reusable nature also makes them one of the more sustainable choices hospitals have available.
Find The Hospital Dust Containment Products With Americover
As an Americover customer, you will receive the personalized support of a dedicated account manager to simplify the ordering process and ensure the best solution for every one of your projects.
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