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Especially at the workplace, the inhalation of polluted air can lead to long-term damage to the respiratory organs and the entire body. When hazardous substances such as micro-particles, gases and vapours enter the bloodstream via the lungs, they often lead to work-related illnesses such as asbestosis, asthma or cancer. READ MORE: https://gnsafetysupplies.ca//15-why-is-air-pollution-at-th

A vapour is defined as a gas that is generally still in contact with the liquid or solid state from which it has occurred through evaporation. Over time, a dynamic balance is achieved in which exactly the same volume of liquid- or solid-state particles enter the gaseous state as are converted back from the gas. At that point, the vapour reaches saturation level. Although gaseous vapour is invisible, the term "vapour" is generally used to refer to a visible mixture of air and ...microscopic liquid droplets. The technical term for this is aerosol or liquid vapour. VOCs (volatile organic compounds) are vapours e.g. from solvents such as paints, varnishes, adhesives or wood preservatives, in the workplace they can be particularly problematic. Learn more on our blog! https://gnsafetysupplies.ca//18-types-of-air-pollution-vap

Smoke is an aerosol that is dispersed in microscopic form and consists of exhaust gases, dust particles and droplets of water vapour. It is usually released through the process of combustion. Smoke is always a mixture of solid and gaseous substances. The exhaust gases from industrial plants are often called flue gases. The dreaded smoke poisoning can occur in apartment fires or through exhaust gases in unventilated rooms.... Firefighters and rescue teams are also confronted with smoke and must therefore first protect their own lives with supplied air respirators. In extreme situations smoke- or rescue hoods can help when employees need to get themselves to safety. Check out our latest respiratory products now! https://gnsafetysupplies.ca/index./shop/draeger-respiratory

Dust is a common term for tiny solid particles that are spread through the air (airborne particles). If the particles are less than 5 micrometers in diameter, they are classified as fine dust, which can be inhaled into the lungs. Microparticles are further classified into two groups: primary and secondary fine dust. Primary fine dust is released directly from the source (for example, through the process of combustion). However, if the particles are formed by gaseous precursor... substances such as sulphur oxide, nitric oxide or ammonia, they are called secondary fine dust. Respiratory protection is needed during tasks in which heavy concentrations of dust are produced, such as grinding, sweeping or drilling. Respiratory masks e.g. against silica dust, or the dangerous asbestos dust protect against inhalation of dust and fine dust. View our available respiratory products here: https://gnsafetysupplies.ca/index./shop/draeger-respiratory

When a worker is at risk of serious injury or death while working at heights, suitable self-retracting devices (SRDs) and the accompanying accessories are mandatory. These devices are designed to prevent a worker from contacting surfaces below that where work is being performed. What Changed in the Revised CSA Z259.2.2-17 Standard? Read the full article on our blog! https://gnsafetysupplies.ca//14-revision-highlights-for-se