A new white paper from DustBoss highlights the specific dangers of dust in the workplace.
According to DustBoss, very few of the recent magazine articles on dust control discuss the specific hazards that can be caused by airborne particles. But a white paper originally presented at a recent IDE (Institute of Demolition Engineers) regional meeting takes on the task with a concise description of particle classification, health risks and mitigation techniques.
Co-authored by three industry professionals — Purdue University professor Mark Shaurette, past president of NFDC (National Federation of Demolition Contractors) David Clarke and Dust Control Technology CEO Edwin Peterson — the paper delivers an informative overview of dust particle sizes and what happens to them when they are inhaled. Included are discussions of silicosis, respiratory irritations and histoplasmosis, an infectious disease caused by fungal spores.
The full paper can be found here.
