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Just heard a wild stat about drywall dust at a safety meeting
Our site manager brought in a guy from the local union hall for a talk yesterday. He said the average drywall installer breathes in about 4 pounds of dust a year if they don't wear a proper mask. I always knew it was bad, but that number really hit me. He had a little jar with that much flour in it to show us. What kind of respirator do you guys actually wear all day that doesn't get in the way?
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andrewt412d ago
Four pounds sounds crazy until you see it in a jar. River_scott has the right idea with the half mask, but the real trick is finding one that fits your face right or it's useless. A cheap mask that leaks is just a fancy chin strap.
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river_scott2d ago
Half mask with P100 filters is the move. Stays out of the way for sanding and the filters last a good while. Just gotta clean the mask face piece now and then.
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