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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	Swarf is the term used to describe small chips, shavings, filings or other particles of materials created through different types of machining processes. It can be made from wood, metal, plastic or other construction substances and can be created in the form of chips, tendrils, dust, mist, fragments ~~or other waste materials~~.	+	Swarf is the term used to describe small chips, shavings, filings or other particles of materials created through different types of machining processes. It can be made from wood, metal, plastic or other construction substances and can be created in the form of chips, tendrils, dust, mist, fragments and so on.

	= Dangers of swarf =		= Dangers of swarf =
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	Metal swarf can cause health and safety issues for several reasons.		Metal swarf can cause health and safety issues for several reasons.

−	~~== Swarf projectiles ==~~	+	* Swarf particles can sometimes be sharp and projected with significant force. Flying swarf can cause injuries, particularly if it is sharp, and it can damage equipment. There are different types of personal protective equipment (PPE) recommended for those who may be exposed to swarf, including protective goggles, sleeves, aprons, gloves and safety shoes.
−		+	* Depending on the type of material, swarf can also be a fire hazard. Under certain circumstances (particularly if it is coated with cutting oil), swarf can be highly flammable. Swarf stored in containers or piles may even spontaneously combust. In these instances, fire extinguishers suitable for the material being cut should be to hand. For example, Class A water extinguishers should be available if wood swarf is created, and Class D powder extinguishers should be nearby if metal swarf is present.
−	Swarf particles can sometimes be ~~quite~~ sharp and ~~are sometimes~~ projected with a significant ~~amount of~~ force. Flying swarf can cause injuries - particularly if it is sharp - and it can damage equipment.	+
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−	There are different types of personal protective equipment (PPE) recommended for those who may be exposed to swarf~~. Protective~~ goggles, sleeves, aprons, gloves and safety shoes ~~are the most commonly used types of PPE for those who work under these conditions~~.	+
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−	~~== Swarf as fire hazards ==~~	+
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−	Depending on the type of ~~materials~~, swarf can also be ~~considered~~ fire ~~hazards~~. Under certain circumstances (particularly if it is coated with cutting oil), swarf can be highly flammable. Swarf stored in containers or piles may even spontaneously combust.	+
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−	In these instances, fire extinguishers suitable for the material being cut should be on hand. For example, Class A water extinguishers should be available if wood swarf is created, and Class D powder extinguishers should be nearby if metal swarf is present.	+

	= Swarf recycling =		= Swarf recycling =

−	Since ~~metal~~ swarf ~~requires~~ a great period of time to break down, it can be harmful to the environment~~. It is~~ not only damaging to agriculture, ~~it can~~ also be dangerous to wildlife.	+	Since some types of swarf require a great period of time to break down, they can be harmful to the environment; not only damaging to agriculture, but also dangerous to wildlife. It is possible to recycle some types of swarf, including metal. It may be safer and easier to transport swarf for recycling if it is first compressed into cubes. There is specialised machinery that can convert swarf from waste material into products such as bricks.
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−	It is possible to recycle some types of swarf, including metal. It may be safer and easier to transport swarf for recycling if it is first compressed into cubes. There is specialised machinery that can convert swarf from waste material into ~~reusable~~ bricks.	+

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

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	* Recycling.		* Recycling.
	* Safety in the construction industry.		* Safety in the construction industry.
		+	* Site storage.
	* Storage building.		* Storage building.

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		+	= Introduction =

	Swarf is the term used to describe small chips, shavings, filings or other particles of materials created through different types of machining processes. It can be made from wood, metal, plastic or other construction substances and can be created in the form of chips, tendrils, dust, mist, fragments or other waste materials.		Swarf is the term used to describe small chips, shavings, filings or other particles of materials created through different types of machining processes. It can be made from wood, metal, plastic or other construction substances and can be created in the form of chips, tendrils, dust, mist, fragments or other waste materials.

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Swarf is the term used to describe small chips, shavings, filings or other particles of materials created through different types of machining processes. It can be made from wood, metal, plastic or other construction substances and can be created in the form of chips, tendrils, dust, mist, fragments or other waste materials.

= Dangers of swarf =

Metal swarf can cause health and safety issues for several reasons.

== Swarf projectiles ==

Swarf particles can sometimes be quite sharp and are sometimes projected with a significant amount of force. Flying swarf can cause injuries - particularly if it is sharp - and it can damage equipment.

There are different types of personal protective equipment (PPE) recommended for those who may be exposed to swarf. Protective goggles, sleeves, aprons, gloves and safety shoes are the most commonly used types of PPE for those who work under these conditions.

== Swarf as fire hazards ==

Depending on the type of materials, swarf can also be considered fire hazards. Under certain circumstances (particularly if it is coated with cutting oil), swarf can be highly flammable. Swarf stored in containers or piles may even spontaneously combust.

In these instances, fire extinguishers suitable for the material being cut should be on hand. For example, Class A water extinguishers should be available if wood swarf is created, and Class D powder extinguishers should be nearby if metal swarf is present.

= Swarf recycling =

Since metal swarf requires a great period of time to break down, it can be harmful to the environment. It is not only damaging to agriculture, it can also be dangerous to wildlife.

It is possible to recycle some types of swarf, including metal. It may be safer and easier to transport swarf for recycling if it is first compressed into cubes. There is specialised machinery that can convert swarf from waste material into reusable bricks.

= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

* Construction waste.
* Fire extinguisher.
* How to Maintain Industrial Machinery.
* Personal protective equipment PPE.
* Recycling.
* Safety in the construction industry.
* Storage building.

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