Respirable Dust Evaluation of Two Portland Cement Operations

Cecala, Andrew B.; Thimons, Edward D.; Timko, Robert J.; Zimmer JA

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Respirable Dust Evaluation of Two Portland Cement Operations

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2000/01/01
By Cecala, Andrew B. ; Thimons, Edward D. ; Timko, Robert J. ; ...
Series: Mining Publications

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Cecala, Andrew B. ; Thimons, Edward D. ; Timko, Robert J. ; Zimmer JA
Description:

Several years ago, the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) proposed changing the metal/nonmetal dust limit from a 10-mg/m3 total nuisance dust standard to a 5-mg/m3 respirable dust standard. Discussions with the Portland Cement Association and a number of member companies were held to determine the potential impact this change could have on the industry. Shortly after these discussions, a study was initiated by the then-Bureau of Mines to provide insight into typical respirable dust levels at these operations. In addition, researchers wanted to examine the potential impact that the new dust standard would have on the Portland cement industry. Once typical respirable dust levels were determined, recommendations would be given on ways to lower dust concentrations in cement operations and lower the dust exposure of workers [Description provided by NIOSH]
Subjects:

Dust Occupational Health Safety
Keywords:

Dust Collection Dust Control Dust Control Equipment Dust Exposure Dust Inhalation Dust Measurement Dusts
Series:

Mining Publications
ISSN:

1533-5178
Document Type:

Text
Genre:

Journal Article
Place as Subject:

OSHA Region 3 ; Pennsylvania
CIO:

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
Division:

PRL - Pittsburgh Research Laboratory
Topic:

Workplace Safety & Health
Location:

North America
Pages in Document:

20-23
NIOSHTIC Number:

nn:20020635
Citation:

Cem Am 2000 Jan/Feb; :20-23
Federal Fiscal Year:

2000
Peer Reviewed:

True
Source Full Name:

Cement Americas
Collection(s):

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
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