
What are the Effects of Dust on the Lungs? - Canadian Centre for ...
2024年5月10日 · Organic dusts originate from plants or animals. An example of organic dust is dust that arises from handling grain. These dusts can contain a great number of substances. Aside from the vegetable or animal component, organic dusts may also contain fungi or microbes and the toxic substances given off by microbes.
Wood Dust - Health Effects - Canadian Centre for Occupational …
2017年8月3日 · Wood dust is created during all stages of wood processing such as sawing, routing, sanding and other operations. Workers can also be exposed when the dust becomes airborne such as when removing dust from furniture, maintenance activities, or when cleaning equipment (e.g., emptying the bag from a dust extraction system or vacuum).
Wood dust is created during all stages of wood processing such as sawing, routing, sanding. and other operations. Workers can also be exposed when the dust becomes airborne such as. when removing dust from furniture, maintenance activities, or when cleaning equipment (e.g., emptying the bag from a dust extraction system or vacuum).
CCOHS: Combustible Dust
2024年5月10日 · The dust must be combustible and release enough heat when it burns to sustain the fire. The dust must be capable of being suspended in air. The dust must have a particle size capable of spreading the flame. The concentration of the dust suspension must be within the explosible range. An ignition source must be in contact with the dust suspension.
CCOHS: WHMIS - Pictograms
2024年5月10日 · The flame pictogram is used for the following classes and categories:. Flammable gases (Category 1A and 1B Flammable gas; Category 1A and 1B Chemically unstable gas; Category 1A Pyrophoric gas) )
How Do Particulates Enter the Respiratory System? - Canadian …
In the workplace, most often, the term "particulates" refers to particles, dust, mist or fume that have become suspended in the surrounding air. The hazard with airborne particulates is that a person may breathe in the chemical that may have ill effects on an individual's health.
Asbestos - Health Effects - Canadian Centre for Occupational …
2012年1月18日 · Enlargement of the heart can also occur as an indirect effect from the increased resistance of blood flow through the lungs. People are more likely to experience asbestos-related disorders if they: are exposed to high concentrations of asbestos, are exposed for longer periods of time, and/or ; are exposed to asbestos more frequently.
CCOHS: Synergism and related terms
This effect is the most common when two chemicals are given together. Potentiation - This effect results when one substance that does not normally have a toxic effect is added to another chemical, making the second chemical much more toxic; for example: 0 + 2 > 2, not just 2. Antagonism - Antagonism is the opposite of synergism. It is the ...
CCOHS: Welding - Fumes And Gases
Source and Health Effect of Welding Fumes; Fume Type Source Health Effect; Aluminum: Aluminum is a component of some alloys, e.g., inconels, copper, zinc, steel, magnesium, brass and filler materials. Respiratory irritant. Beryllium: Hardening agent found in copper, magnesium, aluminum alloys and electrical contacts. "Metal Fume Fever." A ...
CCOHS: Occupational Hygiene - Occupational Exposure Limits
2024年5月10日 · In the workplace, a worker may be exposed to several chemical substances at a time. If the toxicological effect of the substances is similar (e.g., each substance affects the same target organ or has a similar effect), it can be considered that the combined effect of the chemicals will be the sum of individual effects.