##tihuan2##Prevalence of silicosis in India differs according to amount of silica in dust and time interval of exposure. Due to lack of data from Marathwada region of Maharashtra, we aimed this study to know effect of duration of exposure to silica dust in stone crusher workers. A cross-sectional type of observational study was conducted.
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##tihuan2##Respirable crystalline silica – very small particles at least 100 times smaller than ordinary sand you might find on beaches and playgrounds – is created when cutting, sawing, grinding, drilling, and crushing stone, rock, concrete, brick, block, and mortar. Activities such as abrasive blasting with sand; sawing brick or concrete; sanding or ...
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##tihuan2##silica exposure Facts, Measurement, and Resources. SKC offers this resource page as a one-stop source for seasoned OEHS professionals and novice industrial hygiene technicians, alike to help you sample for respirable crystalline silica (RCS) to assess exposure levels for compliance and effectiveness of controls to keep workers healthy …
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##tihuan2##The most common dust control technique at mineral processing plants is local exhaust ventilation (LEV) systems. These systems capture dust at the various processes such as crushing, milling, screening, drying, …
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##tihuan2##Since a majority of the workers were exposed to high levels of dust containing free silica during the course of their work there is every possibility of serious health issues arising for the workers in the future. Exposure to dust and crystalline silica in stone quarry and crusher sector can lead to deterioration of pulmonary function20,21.
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##tihuan2##operating heavy equipment on dirt roads, demolition of structures or transferring of dry materials that have silica contents also create respirable silica dust. What are the sources of silica? There are three types of silica: quartz, cristobalite and tridymite. Materials like sand, concrete, brick, concrete
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##tihuan2##This results could be related to a number of factors: (i) higher silica content in the material being crushed at site C (17.8% compared to 10.2% quartz in the demolished material); (ii) greater physical barriers surrounding site C: about two-third of the perimeter of the crushing site was surrounded by large piles of demolition materials and ...
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##tihuan2##Managing respirable crystalline silica dust exposure in construction and manufacturing of construction elements Page 8 of 109 1. Introduction 1.1 What is respirable crystalline silica (RCS)? Crystalline silica1 is a common mineral found in many building materials, such as: • bricks • concrete and cement • engineered stone
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##tihuan2##• Use of dust control systems for dust-generating equipment. Generally, silica dust controls systems rely on water or dust collection system. When purchasing new equipment specify equipment with dust control systems. Tools and equipment provided with manufactured dust control system will satisfy many of the requirements of the OSHA …
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##tihuan2##7.0 Crushing, Loading, Hauling and Dumping of Rock 8.0 Excavation/Tunneling Work 9.0 Interior Demolition ... Everyone involved in tasks that produce airborne silica dust, including Project Managers, Foremen, Superintendents, and workers must receive training before being assigned work. ... Equipment, (suggest a half mask respirator with P100 ...
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##tihuan2##It can also cause lung cancer. Cutting, breaking, crushing, drilling, grinding, or blasting concrete or stone releases the dust. As workers breathe in the dust the silica settles in their lungs. For information on protecting workers from harmful exposure to silica dust, see the resources section below, which includes a silica control tool.
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##tihuan2##These systems capture dust at the various processes such as crushing, milling, screening, drying, bagging, and loading and then transport this dust via ductwork to a dust collection filtering device. LEV systems use a negative pressure exhaust ventilation technique in an attempt to capture the dust before it escapes from the process.
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##tihuan2##• Protect workers from exposure to crystalline silica above the PEL of 50 µg/m3 over an 8-hour TWA. If control of the PEL below the 50 µg/m3 is not feasible, supplemental respiratory equipment may be needed. • Use dust controls to protect from silica exposures above the PEL of 50 µg/m3.
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##tihuan2##This fact sheet describes methods to minimize the amount of airborne dust when using heavy equipment or utility vehicles for earthmoving tasks such as grading and …
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##tihuan2##Water spray dust control measures are effective at reducing levels of respirable crystalline silica dust. Studies have reported reductions in the range of 60% to 86% for respirable …
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##tihuan2##This literature review summarizes engineering control technology research for dust and silica exposures associated with four different tasks: cutting brick and concrete block, …
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##tihuan2##What is Table 1? First it's important to understand that the rule lays out two options for controlling dust. Option 1 is, in short, control silica with your own methods and then measure your ...
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##tihuan2##Silica is a common component of rocks; consequently, mine workers are potentially exposed to silica dust when rock is cut, drilled, crushed, and transported. What this means to you: Hard rock mining requires drilling …
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##tihuan2##Using heavy equipment and utility vehicles for tasks such as demolishing, abrading, or fracturing silica-containing materials such as brick, block, and concrete can generate …
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##tihuan2##Protecting employees from silica dust exposure. COVID-19 UPDATES: Subscribe. Magazine + Enews ... use wet methods for crushing, cutting, drilling, grinding, and sweeping to reduce dust. Wetting is very effective at reducing dust at the source; however, a drawback to these methods is that the dust is not collected – the wet slurry …
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##tihuan2##Introduction. In 2016, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) promulgated a new rule regulating occupational respirable crystalline silica (RCS) exposures by establishing a lower permissible exposure limit (PEL) and including a number of new provisions for exposure assessment, medical surveillance, dust control methods, …
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##tihuan2##Introduction. Metal and masonry stone, building material, etc play a vital role in urbanisation 1 and today's stone mining and crushing have become the backbone of infrastructure development in India. 2–4 The finished product of stone crushing units in the form of crushed stone, stone chips of various sizes; plays a crucial role as a raw material …
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##tihuan2##concrete, or construction rubble can generate respirable crystalline silica dust. When inhaled, the small particles of silica can irreversibly damage the lungs. This fact sheet describes dust controls that can be used to minimize the amount of airborne dust when using crushing machines as listed in Table 1 of the Respirable
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##tihuan2##Good housekeeping practices, such as regular cleaning and maintenance, can significantly reduce silica dust levels. This includes the safe removal of dust from work clothes, equipment, and surfaces. MSHA recommends using vacuum cleaners with HEPA filters or wet methods for cleaning, rather than dry sweeping, which can re-suspend dust into the …
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##tihuan2##Recommendations and best practices, for elimination of sources of silica dust. Eliminating, decreasing, and limiting all sources of Cutting, Grinding…etc will help prevent Silica Dust. After inspecting for …
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##tihuan2##Dust reduction equipment adapted for single-person operation was evaluated for gas-powered, commercially available cut-off saws during concrete curb cutting. ... A number of tasks in construction generate worker overexposures to respirable crystalline silica dust, which is a significant contributor to occupational mortality and morbidity. This ...
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##tihuan2##Water keeps the dust down. A crusher dust suppression system reduces airborn dust particles and silica dust created when processing materials with a fine mist of water. Spraying dust with water increases the weight of each dust particle, making it harder for them to become airborne. A fine mist is just right to keep the dust down
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##tihuan2##Understanding the importance of using personal protective equipment (PPE) and the influence of work‐post (working distance to main dust source—crusher) in stone quarries is vital for designing tailored interventions in minimizing workers' exposure to silica dust. Nonetheless, studies on silica dust and disease symptoms in Ghana are nascent.
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