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Metal/nonmetal mining respirable silica dust
Respirable silica-containing dust generated during metal and nonmetal mining and mineral-processing operations.
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Respirable crystalline silica
Respirable particles of crystalline silica, including quartz and cristobalite, generated when silica-containing materials are cut, ground, drilled, or crushed.
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Wood dust
Airborne particles produced by sawing, sanding, routing, machining, or otherwise disturbing wood.
dust
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Asbestos fibers
Durable mineral fibers that can become airborne when asbestos-containing materials are damaged, cut, drilled, or removed.
fiber
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Drywall joint-compound dust
Dust generated when sanding drywall joint compound, which may contain talc, calcite, mica, gypsum, and silica.
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Diatomaceous earth dust
Airborne non-crystalline silica particulate; diatomaceous earth is a naturally occurring amorphous-silica material that may contain crystalline silica depending on processing and composition.
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Asphalt-mix dust
Respirable dust generated during asphalt-mix production and road-paving operations, potentially including respirable crystalline silica from aggregate materials.
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Brick dust
Dust generated when brick is drilled, cut, scabbled, or ground; HSE identifies these operations as potential sources of respirable crystalline silica.
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Concrete dust
Dust generated by drilling, cutting, scabbling, blasting, or grinding concrete; HSE identifies these operations as potential sources of respirable crystalline silica.
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Foundry sand dust
Mineral and silica-containing dust generated during foundry molding, sand handling, shakeout, and casting operations.
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Iron and steel foundry dust
Metallic and mineral dusts generated during iron and steel foundry operations, including iron oxide, silica, and manganese-containing dusts.
dust
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Kerbstone-cutting dust
Dust generated while cutting or processing kerbstones; HSE identifies this construction activity as a potential source of respirable crystalline silica.
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Demolition-material dust
Dust generated while crushing, screening, removing, or handling demolition materials; composition and silica content depend on the materials present.
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Medium-density fibreboard dust
Airborne particulate produced by machining or sanding MDF; HSE describes it as a mixture of wood dust, possible resin-related particulate, and formaldehyde-associated dust.
fiber
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Persulfate hair-bleach dust
Persulfate salt powder used with peroxide in hair-bleaching products and handled in hairdressing or chemical work.
dust
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Phthalic anhydride dust
Airborne phthalic anhydride particulate generated during chemical production and handling of this intermediate used in resins, plasticisers, dyes, pesticides, and pharmaceuticals.
dust
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Maleic anhydride dust
Airborne maleic anhydride particulate generated during chemical loading, resin production, and handling of this industrial intermediate.
dust
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Cement dust
Airborne cement powder and dust generated during handling, mixing, cutting, drilling, and work with cement-based products.
dust
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Mortar dust
Dust generated while handling, cutting, drilling, or removing cement-based mortar; its composition may include respirable crystalline silica.
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Roofing-tile dust
Silica-containing dust generated by cutting roofing tiles, especially with high-energy cut-off saws.
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Paving-block and flag dust
Silica-containing dust generated while cutting paving blocks, flags, and kerbs with powered cutting equipment.
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Soft-strip demolition dust
High dust levels generated during soft-strip demolition; risk depends on the materials removed and increases when silica or wood dust is present.
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Plasterboard-joint gypsum dust
Gypsum dust generated while dry-sanding taped and covered plasterboard joints, especially indoors or in enclosed spaces.
dust
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Foundry fettling dust
Mineral and silica-containing dust generated while fettling, cleaning, chipping, or finishing castings in foundries.
dustrespirable
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