![]() CPWR had requested the work.įor a free copy of the report, HETA 94-0078-2660, call 1-800-35NIOSH. In 1993 but only published in October 1997. The study was done at sites in Washington, D.C., and Buffalo, New York, Wet-finishing techniques, and personal protective equipment to limit exposures The report recommends engineering controls (such as local-exhaust ventilation), Were eye irritation and nasal congestion. The researchers found the workers' main complaints related to the dust To test for minerals and examined 8 of the workers for health problems. When parts of the dusts are known to have a "biologic effect."īesides silica, another material in the dusts that may be unsafe is kaolin.įound in clay, kaolin causes pneumoconiosis, or permanent lung damage.įor the study, NIOSH also bought drywall-joint compound at stores in Ohio, This is especially true, the report said, The report said, adding that even when the dust amounts are within recommended To the dust or particulates generated during drywall sanding are not known," "The health effects associated with long-term chronic airborne exposure ![]() Silica can cause crippling and fatal lung diseases. Were above the limits OSHA says are safe. More important, 2 of 13 samples of respirable (breathable) dust Higher levels than limits set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration The workers were breathing, NIOSH found 9 of 10 total-dust samples at Renovation workers at 2 sites doing drywall finishing. NIOSHĬonducted a Health Hazard Evaluation of dust and toxic exposures to 10 Of dust from sanding and other drywall work. And, there can be dangerously high amounts Shown that "nuisance dust" from joint-compound mud used in drywall They recommend engineering controls as well as personal protective equipment.īy the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has The summary of a NIOSH study showing that "nuisance dust" from joint-compound mud used in drywall work can contain toxic materials.
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