NIOSH lists irritation of the eyes, skin, mucous membranes, and upper respiratory system, cough, sneezing, rhinorrhea, and lacrimation for marble exposure.
Source: CDC/NIOSH: NIOSH Pocket Guide — Marble ↗Dust entry
Marble dust
Dust from marble, a metamorphic form of calcium carbonate, covered by the NIOSH Pocket Guide.
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 irritationupper-respiratory irritationcoughsneezingrunny nosewatery eyes
Evidence
Controls
- dust containment
- local exhaust ventilation
- skin and eye protection
- exposure monitoring
- appropriate respiratory protection