TS 13790

TS 13790 is a draft standard that sets out general rules for workplaces that manufacture dust suppression control systems, with attention to structural arrangement, operating conditions, technical equipment, and personnel characteristics. It focuses on how such production premises should be organised so that the manufacture of dust control systems can be carried out in a controlled and technically suitable way.

Technical context for dust control system production

Dust suppression and dust control systems are used to reduce airborne particle release, limit dust loading in the work environment, and keep industrial processes manageable. In manufacturing these systems, the layout of the production area, ventilation, housekeeping, energy and equipment safety, and measurement or monitoring provisions are all important. TS 13790 addresses the general rules for workplaces producing these systems, so its emphasis is on the suitability and organisation of the manufacturing environment rather than on the product itself.

General areas covered by the standard

• Structural characteristics: the physical arrangement and functional layout of the workplace
• Operating conditions: how activities are to be conducted in a controlled and orderly manner
• Technical equipment: the supporting systems and equipment used in production
• Personnel characteristics: the general qualifications expected of the workforce
• General rules for workplaces producing dust control systems

From a general technical perspective, dust control is not only a housekeeping matter; it is closely linked to process continuity, product quality, and occupational safety. For that reason, the main value of a standard of this kind lies in defining an appropriate production setting, selecting suitable equipment, and ensuring that personnel can carry out the work in a controlled manner. TS 13790 should also be read in line with the occupational health and safety and environmental legislation cited alongside it.