Construction & Site Work Dust Extractors — Bristol
Construction & site work — Bristol
V-TUF supplies M-Class and H-Class dust extraction to construction sites across Bristol and the West of England. The Temple Quarter Enterprise Zone, the Filton regeneration programme redeveloping the former Rolls-Royce manufacturing estate, and capital works at North Bristol NHS Trust (Southmead) and the Bristol Royal Infirmary all generate sustained CDM-compliant dust extraction demand. Bristol City Council's social housing regeneration across Hartcliffe, Southmead and Lawrence Weston generates M-Class extraction demand for maintenance and refurbishment contractors.
V-TUF regularly supplies contractors working across Bristol city centre, Temple Quarter, Filton, Clifton, Southmead and the surrounding West of England construction sites.
Recommended machines
V-TUF MINI HSV — M-Class dust extractor, compact
H13 HEPA, 99.9% filtration. Suited to university refurbishment, social housing void work and cultural venue fit-out. Available in 110V and 240V. SKU MINIHSV110 / MINIHSV240.
View MINI HSV M-Class extractor →
V-TUF MIGHTY HSV — 21L M-Class dust extractor
Designed for sustained M-Class dust control on Bristol's larger commercial and residential construction programmes. 21-litre wet/dry, autostart power take-off. SKU MIGHTYHSV110 / MIGHTYHSV240.
View 21L M-Class dust extractor →
V-TUF MIDI H-Class — 21L H-Class dust extractor
H14 HEPA at 99.995%. Required for silica-generating work, for all construction within North Bristol NHS Trust and BRI under ICRA protocols, and for carbon fibre composite dust on the Filton aerospace corridor. SKU MIDIH110 / MIDIH240.
Compliance notes for Bristol construction sites
- CDM 2015 Regulation 15(2) — principal contractors on Temple Quarter, Filton regeneration and university capital programmes must demonstrate dust control planning in the pre-construction health and safety plan.
- COSHH 2002 — RCS WEL 0.1mg/m³ over an 8-hour TWA. H-Class required for silica-generating operations.
- Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 — H-Class extraction mandatory for any work near or involving asbestos-containing materials in pre-2000 Bristol buildings. Refurbishment of the former Rolls-Royce and BAE Systems manufacturing estate at Filton involves pre-2000 industrial structures where ACMs in insulation, fire protection and pipe lagging are a documented risk.
- ICRA (North Bristol NHS Trust / BRI) — any contractor working inside Southmead Hospital or the Bristol Royal Infirmary must complete an Infection Control Risk Assessment. H-Class mandatory for Type C and D work in clinical areas.
- Carbon fibre and aerospace composites — Filton corridor — H-Class extraction required for all carbon fibre composite dust under COSHH 2002.
- 110V on site — all V-TUF M-Class and H-Class extractors available in 110V CTE.
Further reading on dust control, COSHH compliance and extraction class selection for Bristol sites:
- Silica dust on construction sites: what the regulations actually require →
- M-Class or H-Class: why it depends on what the building is made of →
- ICRA in healthcare construction: what contractors working inside hospitals need to know →
- Carbon fibre dust and COSHH: what extraction is required? →
- Asbestos in construction: what CAR 2012 requires for contractors in pre-2000 buildings →
CDM 2015 → COSHH Regulations 2002 → Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 → ICRA → Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 →
Choosing the right dust extractor for your Bristol construction site
- General fit-out, refurbishment and drywall: MINI HSV (compact M-Class) or MIGHTY HSV (21L for sustained use)
- Silica-generating work — cutting, grinding, drilling masonry: MIDI H-Class (H14 HEPA, 99.995%)
- Pre-2000 building refurbishment or demolition with suspected ACMs (including Filton estate): MIDI H-Class mandatory — see Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 →
- Working inside Southmead or BRI under ICRA: MIDI H-Class mandatory for Type C and D work
- Carbon fibre composite dust on Filton aerospace corridor: MIDI H-Class — H-Class is the legal minimum under COSHH 2002
- 110V site requirement: All three machines available in 110V CTE site-safe specification
For guidance on selecting the correct M-Class or H-Class dust extractor for Bristol and West of England construction sites — telephone 01522 787978. Contractor account terms available, next-day delivery to Bristol postcodes on stocked items.
Frequently asked questions
What extraction equipment do I need to work inside Southmead Hospital or Bristol Royal Infirmary?
Any construction or maintenance work inside North Bristol NHS Trust's Southmead Hospital or the Bristol Royal Infirmary requires an Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) before starting. For Type C and D work in Class 2, 3 and 4 clinical areas, H-Class extraction is mandatory. The V-TUF MIDI H-Class (MIDIH110 / MIDIH240) with sealed filtration and HEPA-certified disposal bags is the correct specification.
Is M-Class or H-Class required on the Temple Quarter regeneration programme?
Both, depending on the work. M-Class is the minimum for general construction dust. H-Class is required wherever silica is generated. On Temple Quarter commercial build, principal contractors typically mandate H-Class for all masonry operations.
What extraction is required for works on the Filton aerospace and manufacturing estate?
The Filton corridor includes buildings where carbon fibre composite materials have historically been used. Carbon fibre composite dust is classified as hazardous under COSHH 2002 — H-Class extraction (H14 HEPA, 99.995%) is the required specification. Pre-2000 structures on the estate also require asbestos surveys before any refurbishment or demolition. See Carbon fibre dust and COSHH guidance → and Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 →
Servicing, spares and ongoing support
All V-TUF M-Class and H-Class dust extractors are supported with UK-based spare parts availability and full servicing support. HEPA filter cartridges and certified disposal bags held for ICRA-compliant use on the Southmead and BRI estates.
V-TUF Support Hub → Spare parts for all machines →
For technical support, spare parts queries or servicing requirements — telephone 01522 787978.
Dust generated by cutting, grinding and drilling on Bristol construction sites must be controlled at source under COSHH 2002. See COSHH Regulations guidance → and M-Class or H-Class extraction guidance → for a full breakdown of compliant dust control requirements.