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Autobody sanding dust

Respirable dust generated during sanding in autobody repair, potentially containing lead, chromium, and abrasive materials.

Airborne form

dust

The form describes what is suspended in air at the point of exposure. A material can produce more than one form, such as dust during handling and fume during heating.

Health effects

lung exposurenervous-system exposurelead exposure concernchromium exposure concern

Evidence

NIOSH states that autobody sanding can generate airborne dust containing hazardous substances and reports that dusts containing lead, chromium, and abrasives may enter workers’ lungs and nervous systems. NIOSH recommends high-velocity low-volume sanding systems to reduce airborne dust.

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The use of high velocity low volume (HVLV) sanders is recommended by NIOSH to control airborne dusts that may contain hazardous substances. ... airborne dusts containing hazardous materials such as lead, chromium, and abrasives ... may enter the lungs and nervous systems of autobody repair workers.

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