From PPE-Only to Engineered Dust Control
Spot when PPE is being used as the only control for a recurring airborne exposure.
A recurring dust exposure is being treated as a respirator problem instead of a source-control problem. Before: PPE is present, but dust is escaping the task. After: source capture reduces exposure before PPE is needed. Moved control upstream. Dust collection captures particles near the source instead of relying only on the worker's respirator. Used residue as hazard evidence. Dust on distant surfaces shows exposure spread, not merely poor cleanup. Kept PPE as backup. PPE still matters, but it is no longer the only layer between the worker and the hazard. When the hazard leaves the task area, control the source…
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