Prevention of respiratory disease due to non-toxic dust by dust control at the workplace - Dust regulations Jurisdiction German Democratic Republic Year 1977 Published in German Original/other title [German] Staubbekämpfung am Arbeitsplatz zur Verhütung von Erkrankungen der Atmungsorgane durch nichttoxische Stäube - Staubvorschrift Source Staatsverlag der DDR, Postfach 1068, 7010 Leipzig, German Democratic Republic, Sep. 1977. 16p. Serial number TGL 30 058/01 Descriptors [Primary] German Democratic Republic, dust control, respirable dust, respirators [Secondary] abrasive blasting, aerosols, brick and tile industry, comminution, compliance with exposure limits, fibrogenic effects, limitation of exposure, local exhaust, standard, underground mining, ventilation Subject category Chemical safety Abstract This standard provides guidance on compliance with maximum admissible concentrations of non-toxic dust or aerosols having a predominantly fibrogenic effect. Definitions are followed by general requirements for in-plant dust control, work rooms, equipment and processes, ventilation, housekeeping and personal protective equipment. Special requirements relate to: comminution and preparation; transport; packing and storage of dust-producing materials; processing of refractory and coarse ceramic materials; grinding and polishing; abrasive blasting equipment, production of natural and artificial stones, ceramic industry, foundries, underground mine workings. CIS No. 78-1859 Database ID 30256