M Class and H Class Industrial Vacuum Cleaners are designed to collect dusts that are potentially hazardous to health.

The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) mandates that owners, operators and employers use appropriately rated vacuum cleaners to clean hazardous construction dust. What differentiates M Class and H Class vacuum cleaners from those designed for general use is primarily:- the level of filtration the machine provides, an indicator to show that the filtration is still working effectively and is not blocked, and the ability to collect in to a disposable bag.

Industrial environments often generate hazardous dusts that pose significant health risks to workers. Effective dust control is crucial to maintaining a safe workplace, and BVC M Class and H Class industrial vacuum cleaners are essential tools in this effort. These vacuum cleaners are specifically designed to handle different levels of hazardous dust, ensuring both compliance with safety regulations and the protection of worker health.

M Class Vacuum Cleaners

M Class vacuum cleaners are designed for medium-risk dusts, such as those found in construction and woodworking environments. These vacuums are equipped with filters that capture over 99.9% of dust particles, making them highly effective at reducing airborne dust levels. The primary benefit of using M Class vacuums is their ability to handle dusts with a workplace exposure limit (WEL) of 0.1 mg/m³ or higher. This includes dust from materials like wood, concrete, and brick, which can cause respiratory issues if inhaled over long periods. One of the key advantages of using BVC M Class vacuums is their ability to ensure employers comply with health and safety regulations. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) mandates the use of M Class vacuums for medium-risk dusts, ensuring that workplaces meet legal requirements. Additionally, these vacuums come with airflow gauges or warning lights that allow the operator to monitor the efficiency and performance of the primary filter.

H Class Vacuum Cleaners

H Class vacuum cleaners are designed for high-risk dusts, including carcinogenic and toxic substances like asbestos, lead, and silica. These vacuums have even more stringent filtration requirements, capturing over 99.995% of dust particles. The primary benefit of BVC H Class vacuums is their ability to handle dusts with a WEL of less than 0.1 mg/m³. This makes them indispensable in environments where exposure to hazardous dusts can lead to severe health issues, including cancer and lung disease. BVC H Class vacuums not only provide very high levels of filtration but are also supplied with test certification to validate the filtration performance. Combined with filter efficiency warning lights and gauges, these features make H Class vacuums the gold standard for environments with high-risk dusts.

In conclusion, M Class and H Class industrial vacuum cleaners play a vital role in controlling hazardous dusts in various industrial settings. M Class vacuums are ideal for medium-risk dusts, providing effective filtration and compliance with safety regulations. H Class vacuums, on the other hand, are essential for high-risk dusts, offering superior filtration and safety features. By using these specialized vacuum cleaners, industries can significantly reduce the health risks associated with hazardous dust exposure, ensuring a safer and healthier workplace for all employees

The BVC range of Industrial Vacuum Cleaners includes several machines that area available with M Class and H Class ratings, and these are illustrated below.