Respirators and Dust Hazards
Phil Eggerding
Mine Engineering Dept./Mine Safety - Michigan
Technological University
Respirators and Dust Hazards
Introduction
What is Dust?
How is Fresh Dust Generated?
How is Dust Recirculated?
How is Dust Recirculated?(2)
Dust Classification
Dust Classification by Size
Inhalable Dust
Respirable Dust
Dust & the Respiratory System
Why Control Dust?
Health Hazards
Dust Related Deaths in Michigan
Dust Related Lung Diseases
Controlling Dust
Dust Control (Wet)
Dust Control (Dry)
Controlling Dust Exposure
Respiratory Protection
Reasons for Respirators
How do we control these Airborne Hazards?
2 Basic Types of Respirators
Filtering Respirators
How long do Respirators last?
Health Conditions that Interfere with Respirator Use
Other Conditions that can Interfere with Respirator Use
Respirators Used at Your Workplace
Quiz Question 1
Quiz Question 2
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