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Working in manufacturing or construction industries means being exposed to a number of respiratory hazards, including silica dust. Respirable crystalline silica is commonly found in these job sites as a natural consequence of the activities that are usually done there: cutting, grinding, drilling, brushing stone, concrete, brick, mortar, drywall, and other construction materials can all create silica dust. Silica dust is a direct and serious threat to the respiratory health and safety o …

We make specific recommendations below, but first a little background... Working in the manufacturing or construction industries usually means working near what’s known as silica dust, or respirable crystalline silica, which is commonly found in and around construction and manufacturing sites. It’s created by cutting, grinding, drilling, or crushing stone, rock, concrete, brick, mortar and other construction materials. Silica dust poses a direct and serious threat to the health of …

Folks often ask us which respirator to use for spray painting and automotive body work. There are some good options out there but the type of filter and respirator mask will depend largely on the kind of work you do, and how often you are doing it. The only safe solution for urethane paint is pulling clean air from a remote spot and that requires an airline respirator system like the Allegro 9200-01 System. But let's talk about basics first. For instance, if you are sanding Bondo, gr …