First responders come across many situations where dust is present, such as factories, dusty roads, concrete-cutting facilities and even workshops.
Dust is found in many places on a job site and can be hazardous to your health a somewhat detailed explanation of these hazards is explained below.
The Nature and Size of Dust
The human health effects of dust relate mainly to the size of dust particles. Dust may contain microscopic solids or liquid droplets that are small enough to get deep into the lungs and cause serious health problems. Large particles may irritate the nose, throat and eyes.
The particle size is a major determinant of how serious the health effect will be, especially for lung diseases and the effects on the heart.
Small particles less than 2.5 micrometres in aerodynamic diameter (called PM2.5) pose the greatest problem because they can get deep into the lungs and some may get into the bloodstream. The particles can come from industries such as foundries, and...
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