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Paint Repair - Safety and Cleanliness - Dust and Fumes
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Tiny particles generated during grinding and welding processes are commonly called dust. | |
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Dust can enter into the lungs and may cause respiratory disorders such as Pneumoconiosis. | |
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Pneumoconiosis is classified as an occupational lung disease. It is a restrictive lung disease caused by long term inhalation of dust particles.
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Protection Equipment: Always wear a respirator or dust mask approved for the materials you are working with: |
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Although the size of dust particles may differ depending on the material, those sized 0.1 to 5?m generally end up in the lungs most frequently. | |
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Most dust is inhaled during breathing. | | | | 
