are there any health risks associated with working with fiberglass in a very dusty work enviroment?
2007-03-01 00:34:48 · 7 answers · asked by Dink 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
Fibrosis....the tiny particle fibers attach themselves to the
linings of your lungs....your bodies natural anti-body cells
cannot attack and dispel them as they are not organic but synthetic.They will stick with you for quite a while and depending the amount or severity of exposure,could cause
COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder ).
2007-03-01 00:44:48 · answer #1 · answered by 1st Responder FF/EMT 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely! Always, always, always wear personal protective equipment such as a mask. Fiberglass is not water soluble and the only way to remove it from the lungs is to cough it out (not likely) or to have it cut out. It is extreme irritating, as is dust, and can over time lead to fibrotic lung disease which is very painful. Fibrosis, which is a thickening of the lung tissues inhibits oxygen transmission across the membrane into the blood system causing a cascade effect. This stresses the entire body. A person eventually suffocates. Very unpleasant.
2007-03-01 00:47:09 · answer #2 · answered by wezy53154 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely, you should be wearing a respirator, goggles, and coveralls. There is a possibility of serious lung damage. Your employer should be providing this safety equipment.
If he isn't you can file a complaint with OSHA (USA) or whatever the agency is called in your country.
If you are doing this to yourself buy the equipment I mentioned
2007-03-01 00:41:19 · answer #3 · answered by jonnyraven 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you will be breathing in fiberglass so please wear a mask over your nose and mouth at all times. Fiberglass will also make you itch. Cover as much of your body as possible while working around it.
2007-03-01 00:39:39 · answer #4 · answered by sunset 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely ! The fibers get in your lungs and clog them. Workers in that type of environment should be using respirators...not those funky filter paper things, the full respirators.
2007-03-01 00:40:33 · answer #5 · answered by skwonripken 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Workers compensation may pay you if not wearing protection. call your labour board employer has to supply you with protection; if your in a union call them
2007-03-04 05:53:19 · answer #6 · answered by Grand pa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the above answers.
My dad died from it 4 years ago. I miss him dearly...........
2007-03-01 00:45:28 · answer #7 · answered by ♥DRV♥ 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋