By integrating Nederman´s premium dust extraction solutions, you can create safe spaces where students can thrive.

When you walk into a school, it only takes a mere second to see the impact technology has had on the education industry. Chalkboards and erasers have been replaced with interactive smart boards and laptops. The learning experience has evolved, and at first glance, these technological advancements have resolved many of the challenges that previously faced the education industry, like collaboration and remote learning.
It’s not until we cast our eyes at the practical classrooms that we see that there are still a number of challenges present in current learning environments. While traditional classrooms may face limited air quality concerns, technical workshops expose students to harmful particles, including welding fumes, vehicle exhaust, and oil mist. Exposure to these contaminants can have lasting impacts, including respiratory issues and even cancers. While the technology used in practical classrooms has brought numerous benefits, including equipment that enables faster production, it has led to an increase in the release of these harmful particles and fumes, posing even greater risks to our students. The good news is that our advancements in air extraction technology have allowed us to create solutions that will keep your students and staff safe. 

Prioritising safety in Australian classrooms

While classrooms have embraced modern tools for collaboration and engagement, the absence of similar advancements in dust extraction technology in practical classrooms raises important questions. 

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If we’re willing to invest in smartboards and laptops to ensure our children
have the best available technology at their fingertips, why wouldn’t we
invest in the latest safety technology available for air filtration and dust
extraction in practical classrooms?

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Just as technology has transformed other areas of education, it can and should give our children a safer hands-on learning experience. By integrating our premium dust extraction solutions, you can create safe spaces where students can thrive, ensuring that they not only pursue their passions but do so in an environment that prioritises their well-being.

The discussion about safer practical learning environments has never been more relevant, with vocational learning on the rise in Australia. Many high schools are now integrating courses that count towards end-of-schooling certifications. 

By investing in air extraction technologies, schools and educational institutions are able to protect current students while actively promoting awareness of the value and importance of clean air and the availability of state-of-the-art protective equipment for future generations of the workforce. Our technology allows education spaces to nurture both physical well-being alongside industry ready training and fostering awareness of health and safety practices from an early age. 

Lessons from VTI Bruges Campus Belgium  

Australian educational institutions can look to global leaders in educational safety with places like VTI Bruges Campus in Belgium setting a powerful precedent in prioritising student safety through mo
dern air filtration solutions. The VTI Bruges is a technical school that is part of the ‘Scholen van Morgen’ (Schools of Tomorrow) project by the Flemish government. It has become the model for modern vocational education, both in the field of new and sustainable techniques and in the educational vision. 

Located on a former industrial site, the campus hosts a variety of technical workshops, including welding, a CNC machining centre and automotive training. The campus recognised the potential health hazards students faced from airborne contaminants and invested in a comprehensive air extraction system.

Nederman played a key role in this transformation by installing a complete suite of air filtration systems across the campus. This included:

• Flexible extraction arms and smart filtration units for welding stations; 
• Oil mist filters in CNC machining centres; and
• Exhaust extraction systems for automotive workshops. 

These solutions ensure that harmful particles are effectively removed at the source, creating a safe learning environment where students can focus on their practical skills without exposure to dangerous pollutants. 

Australian schools can look to VTI Bruges Campus as a model for implementing clean air solutions in vocational workshops. The project is a fantastic demonstration of how investing in our systems not only improves safety but also makes the campus more appealing to students and educators alike.

Leading the way in safe learning environments 

We have made a commitment to protect people, planet and production and an important part of that is protecting future generations as they train in industries that may expose them to potentially hazardous environments.  

By prioritising investments in effective air filtration systems, Australian schools have the opportunity to lead the way in creating healthier learning environments. When schools commit to the well-being of their students today, they help pave the path to a safer future tomorrow. 

Do you want to ensure Australian students continue to breathe easy? Ensure your institutions lead the way in educational air safety – contact us today.