Cleaner Air, Safer Facilities
- amcginnis
- Jun 6
- 3 min read
This month’s issue of Industrial Solutions is all about protecting what matters most — your people and your operations. As regulations tighten and workplace safety remains a top priority, ensuring cleaner air in your facility isn’t just smart, it’s essential. In this issue, we’ll explore how Wefab’s dust collection and ventilation solutions can help you meet OSHA compliance standards, boost worker safety, and create a healthier environment for your entire team.

From Graph Paper 📝to Clean Air 🌞 — Our Dust Collection Legacy
Back in the early 1990s, WEFab took on a project that became a turning point for our company — designing, fabricating, and installing three custom dust collection systems for an aluminum recycling facility facing new EPA regulations. There was no CAD software, just graph paper, grit, and a mission to deliver smart, compliant solutions.
Since then, we’ve continued to evolve with the industry — expanding our capabilities, growing our team, and staying at the forefront of industrial air quality solutions.
🚛 Just recently, we completed fabrication of 32 large dust collectors for a new industrial facility, a high-volume project that highlights our ability to scale up without sacrificing precision or quality.
😷 And only two months ago, we wrapped up the design, fabrication, and installation of a complete dust collection system for a manufacturing facility where the impact went far beyond compliance — employees no longer need to wear masks while working. (full story below)
From hand-drawn designs to turnkey engineered systems, WEFab has spent 40 years helping companies breathe easier — literally and figuratively. We don’t just build dust collectors. We help build clean, efficient, compliant workplaces that make a difference.
✅ OSHA Compliance Tip: Implement Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) Systems
According to OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.94, employers are required to control airborne contaminants to protect workers' health. One effective method is the use of Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) systems, which capture contaminants at their source before they disperse into the workplace air.
LEV systems are particularly crucial in operations like welding, grinding, or working with hazardous substances, where airborne contaminants can pose significant health risks.
🛠️ How Wefab Can Help
Wefab specializes in designing, fabricating, and installing custom LEV systems tailored to your facility's specific needs.
Our services include:
➡ On-site assessments to identify areas where LEV systems are needed.
➡ Custom fabrication of hoods, ducts, and enclosures to effectively capture contaminants.
➡ Integration of LEV systems with your existing ventilation infrastructure.
By partnering with Wefab, you can enhance workplace safety, improve air quality, and maintain compliance with OSHA regulations.
Custom dust collection system
From concept to install, Wefab can do it all
This custom dust collection system designed, engineered, fabricated and installed by Wefab’s skilled team to improve air quality and protect employees. Wefab designed a tailored solution that eliminated the need for workers to wear masks inside the facility. This turnkey project included a new dust collector, custom ductwork, safety platforms, and system controls — all engineered for long-term performance and OSHA compliance. Thanks to this upgrade, the customer achieved a cleaner, safer work environment and significant improvements in worker comfort and facility operations.
Why Wefab?
✅ Over 100 years of combined mechanical experience
✅ ISN Certified
✅ AWS-certified welders & OSHA-trained crews
✅ Mechanical & electrical engineers on staff
✅ Proud members of AFS, AWS, IMA
Check back next month!
In our next issue, we’ll dive into Shutdown Support — how Wefab can assist you in making the most of planned downtime with efficient maintenance, upgrades, installs and repairs. Don't miss it!
PROUD MEMBERS OF : AFS | IMA | AWS
ISN Certified
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