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The document outlines procedures for respirable crystalline quartz sampling in metal and nonmetal mines, focusing on dust measurement protocols, the development of a written respiratory protection program (RPP), and fit testing requirements. It details the necessary equipment, pre-sampling procedures, monitoring processes during sampling, and post-sampling actions. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of site-specific hazard awareness training and provides guidelines for reporting results to ensure compliance with safety regulations.

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What are the diseases caused by mining dust?

Mine dust lung diseases coal workers pneumoconiosis (CWP) mixed dust pneumoconiosis (MDP) silicosis (a form of pneumoconiosis from silica dust) chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) asbestosis. cancer.

What is dusting in mining?

Mining, maintenance or processing activities can result in the release of dust particles into the air. Exposure to dust in mining and quarrying continues to be a major risk to the health of workers. Breathing in dust, such as coal dust, silica dust and other finely powdered materials, can damage the lungs and airways.

What is the MSHA standard for silica dust?

Mine operators must ensure that no miner is exposed to an airborne concentration of respirable crystalline silica in excess of 50 micrograms per cubic meters for a full-shift exposure, calculated as an 8-hour TWA ( 60.10).

How long must respirable dust sampling analysis reports be posted?

Posting of Sampling Results: The respirable dust sample data report for the sampled MMU, DA or DWP provided to the operator by MSHA, which includes the concentration of respirable coal mine dust for each valid respirable dust sample and the average concentration of respirable dust for all valid samples, must be posted

What does coal mine dust do to you?

Exposure to coal mine dust causes various pulmonary diseases, including coal workers pneumoconiosis (CWP) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). 2. Coal miners are also exposed to crystalline silica dust, which causes silicosis, COPD, and other diseases.

What is dust sampling in mines?

What is Dust Sampling? Dust sampling is the process of using sensitive equipment to take samples in the mine atmosphere. The ultimate goal of operator sampling activities is the prevention of occupational diseases, like PNEUMOCONIOSIS.

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