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Respirable dust is the fraction of inhaled dust of a small
enough size to enter the lungs without being trapped in the
nose or the lungs dust defences.
There are several qualitative and quantitative ways of
measuring the levels of dust: qualitative methods include
visual inspection for the presence of dust in the workplace
or using a dust lamp to highlight and define dust clouds
around a process. Quantitative sampling may be carried
out on the individual or for the working area where dust is
being generated. A basic method of dust measurement
entails collecting a sample of dust over a known period in a
known quantity of air and obtaining the weight of the dust.
The concentration of airborne dust can then be determined.
Direct reading instruments are also available for making
spot measurements of dust levels over short periods.
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An acute effect
A chronic effect
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b) Acute Effects
Exposure to lead will cause, headaches,
constipation and stomach pain, nausea and
vomiting, in the short term.
Chronic Effects
Exposure to lead over prolonged or a
repeated periods will result in anaemia and
weight loss, kidney damage, embrittlement of
bones and brain damage.
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