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Some interesting tidbits... Conditions relating to dust inhalation develop slowly, so symptoms may not appear until severe irreversible changes have taken place. This is of great concern considering how commonplace nail dust is to our workplaces. The most harmful dust remains airborne for up to 12 hours. In between mask use we may also be inhaling dust particles. Current evidence states that dust sample have been shown to contain fungal, yeast and bacterial organisms, includ...ing Aspergillus, Candida, Staph and several Trichophyton Fungal species. Harmful dust cannot be completely contained by dust bags. Turning on the suction system of a vacum could be enough to release dust into the air. The efficacy of dust extraction drills vary widely from as little as 25%. SO WHAT ELSE CAN WE DO? They recommend damping down materials as an appropriate way to reduce dust production. Using a water spray traps the dust and prevents it from becoming airborne. However, more research is needed on how well water drills are able to protect us. In the hierarchy of Controls pyramid, masks rate the lowest. Mask wearing will not filter out the smallest, most dangerous dust. NOW THE REST OF THE STORY..... Did you know that Asbestosis was documented in 1897, but it took a shocking 83 years until the 1980s before proper processes were implemented. I wonder how long it will be before our own community recognises the serious consequences of dust inhalation. This information was extracted from an article written in January 2018...so it is very current. See more