The continued shift towards improving occupational health standards prioritizes workers' health and safety in maintenance and repair shops. One of the most important issues to address is the exposure to vehicle exhaust emissions.
Exhaust removal is necessary in shops, garages, and enclosed buildings where vehicles run idle or higher. When vehicle exhaust goes uncontrolled, it can reach toxic levels rapidly, posing significant safety risks to mechanics, technicians, and other staff members. The contaminants that make up vehicle exhaust consist of carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, ozone, and other dangerous particulate that can result in mild to severe health effects after over exposure.
Exhaust removal systems prevent the risk of over exposure and long-term exposure to vehicle exhaust emissions. These systems help businesses meet occupational safety and health standards, improve efficiency, enhance workplace morale, and lower sick days, resulting in higher production rates.
Choosing a vehicle exhaust removal system that meets your unique application demands will vary depending on the size of your workspace, the number of bays, the amount of vehicles serviced, and the type of work taking place. Portable exhaust removal systems are an excellent choice for garages and facilities where an overhead or underfloor system is not necessary or where space is at a maximum.
Portable Exhaust Removal Applications
| • Light equipment repair • Motorcycle shops • Auto dealerships • Marine applications • Diesel trucks |
• Generators • Welding & soldering applications • Military vehicles • Indoor spaces where internal combustion engines operate |
Portable exhaust removal systems draw emissions away from small, localized work areas to keep the airstream clean and free of dangerous gas emissions. Because of their portability, these systems can be easily relocated to different work areas, making them a highly efficient and versatile solution.
By extracting vehicle exhaust from enclosed shops, garages, and buildings, portable exhaust removal systems help establish and maintain regulatory-compliant facilities. Fume-A-Vent user-friendly and cost-effective portable exhaust removal systems are made adjustable to fit a variety of exhaust pipes, and are easy to store because of their small size. Contact our specialists to find out if portable systems are right for you.
Case Study:
Auto Dealership Exhaust Removal
Hollywood Motor Co. transformed a building into a modern 4-bay auto dealership and service center. With plans to service everything from compact cars to larger vehicles, they needed a cost-effective exhaust removal system that could meet safety regulations without the hefty price tag of complex extraction systems.
Our team delivered rope and pulley overhead systems with dual exhaust capability at each service lift. The overhead design keeps hoses suspended above the workspace — eliminating trip hazards and floor clutter, while tailpipe adapters ensure compatibility across their diverse vehicle lineup.
