Dam floor and wall stabilisation can be achieved by using DUSTDOWN in the surface of the dam materials to allow quicker access when applying liners and preventing erosion during construction. The DUSTDOWN allows the in-situ materials to remain firm even after rain. This in turn allows machinery to be driven over the surface without damaging the surface in time for vinyl liners to be placed.

Controlling dust in large stockpiles of soil, ore, coal etc. is a major environmental health concern not to mention loss of stock. The effect of wind on these fine materials creates the air-borne movement of these dust particles that can cost companies significant dollars per year in claims and control measures, this issue is especially relevant around quarries and mine sites where dust particles may be of a toxic nature or create environmental nuisance to neighbours.

Land reclamation and rehabilitation areas are subject to wind and water erosion of soils and sands if uncovered by vegetation etc. To reduce the erosion issues the application of DUSTCAP allows some water to penetrate into the soils surface for plant growth while holding the soil surface stabile.

Dust created during quarrying operations can be hazardous to workers and nearby neighbours particularly if the dust particles fall in the PM 10 range which are known to cause silicosis, a disease of the lungs.

The main issue with agriculture and horticulture is delivering moisture, oxygen and nutrients into the plants root zone for maximum growth. If any of these are limited in any way, then plant growth will be slow or limited meaning the cost of production will be affected.