Breathing Laminate Dust

This usually occurs in indoor environments when a person is working with fiberglass.

Breathing laminate dust. As well as brief exposure to old industrial ovens while moving them for disposal clouds of dust where present i was wearing a n95 dust mask for this task. Although some cursory discussion of glass dust began in the early 2000s and vehicle rescue and extrication 2nd ed. By professor gene wengert. The settling of dust in the lungs increases with the length of time the breath is held and how deeply the breath is taken.

Laminate flooring is made from wood products but not from solid wood. As well as some cement dust all without wearing resperation june 2006 exposure to laminate bamboo flooring dust as well as other laminate flooring dusts. Whether breathing is through the nose or mouth is also important. Exposure to the fibers present in the dust can occur by skin contact by breathing the dust or by swallowing the fibers.

Once fiberglass is installed exposure to fibers will not take. I have seen some comments on rec woodworking about the dangers of breathing wood dust but none have been very specific. Characteristics of the person inhaling particles can also influence the effects of dust. If you installed this type of flooring in a home that already had elevated levels of formaldehyde from other products like cabinets furniture or curtains your chance.

The wood products are fused together with heat glue and pressure topped with a. Studies have shown that breathing wood dust can be hazardous to your health. Complaints problems with laminate floors. I posted a specific question but got no responses except one wise guy who said breathing wood dust is bad for.

Dust is produced when fiberglass is trimmed chopped cut sanded or sawed. Irritation and breathing problems can happen in anyone but children older adults and people with asthma or other breathing problems are more likely to have these symptoms. This is quite common and normally manifests itself by causing itching sneezing short term breathing problems skin flushing runny nose etc.