Dust entry

Limestone dust

Airborne particulate from limestone handling, cutting, and processing.

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

eye irritationskin irritationmucous-membrane irritationcoughsneezingrunny nosewatery eyes

Evidence

NIOSH lists inhalation, skin, and eye contact routes for limestone and reports irritation of the eyes, skin, and mucous membranes, cough, sneezing, rhinorrhea, and lacrimation; target organs are eyes, skin, and respiratory system.

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Symptoms and target organs · 1

Exposure Routes: inhalation, skin and/or eye contact. Symptoms: irritation eyes, skin, mucous membrane; cough, sneezing, rhinorrhea (discharge of thin nasal mucus); lacrimation (discharge of tears). Target Organs: Eyes, skin, respiratory system.

Controls

enclosed stone handling
local exhaust ventilation
exposure monitoring
skin and eye protection
appropriate particulate respiratory protection