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Asbestos Information
Asbestos dust can be HAZARDOUS to your health if it is inhaled.
Materials containing asbestos fiber can be present on work sites.
Breathing air that contains asbestos fiber can ultimately cause
serious or fatal lung damage or diseases such as mesothelioma,
lung and other cancers, and asbestosis. To prevent lung damage
from asbestos fiber, observe the following precautions:
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Use an approved respirator that is approved for use in an
asbestos-laden atmosphere.
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Use water for cleaning to keep down dust.
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Always observe any regulations related to work site and
working environment.
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Avoid brushing or grinding materials that contain asbestos.
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A vacuum cleaner that is equipped with a high efficiency
particulate air filter can also be used.
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Comply with applicable laws and regulations for workplace.
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Stay away from areas that might have asbestos particles in
air.
Silica Dust Information
Cutting or drilling concrete containing sand or rock containing
quartz can result in exposure to silica dust. Do not exceed
Permissible Exposure Limits (PEL) to silica dust as determined
by OSHA or other work site rules, laws and regulations. Use a
respirator, water spray or other means to control dust. Silica dust
can cause lung disease and is known to the state of California to
cause cancer.
WARNING
AVOID DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY
Avoid exposure to dust containing asbestos as it can cause
death or serious injury to the lungs and other organs
(mesothelioma, lung and other cancers, and asbestosis).
WARNING
AVOID DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY
Avoid exposure to dust containing crystalline silica
particles as it can cause serious injury to the lungs
(silicosis).
