Experimental Evaluation of Respirable Dust and Crystalline Silica Controls during Simulated Performance of Stone Countertop Fabrication Tasks with Powered Hand Tools

摘要

ObjectivesWorkers who fabricate stone countertops using hand tools are at risk of silicosis from overexposure to respirable crystalline silica. This study explored the efficacy of simple engineering controls that can be used for dust suppression during use of hand tools by stone countertop fabricators.