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Table 3 Mean concentration of respirable dust (mg/m3) in different work areas

From: Respiratory and skin health among glass microfiber production workers: a cross-sectional study

Area

2004

2005

Material preparation area

0.86

0.35

Fiberising and furnace area

-

1.70

Cutting area

1.52

0.50

Packing area

1.26

-

Warehouse area

0.31

-

Corridors

-

0.07

  1. - means no measurements available