Critique of MSHA procedures for determination of permissible respirable coal mine dust containing free silica

Journal Article · Tue Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1985 · Am. Ind. Hyg. Assoc. J.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1080/15298668591394284· OSTI ID:5593318

Corn, M

Selected subject areas related to the US Mine Safety and Health Administration respirable mine dust control policy are reviewed. These are: respirable dust sampling; sampling strategy; analytical techniques for free silica content. MSHA's sampling strategy focusses on controlling respirable coal mine dust with both area and personal samples of workers in selected activities. Many uncertainties are encountered as area samples are used to estimate personal exposures. Although all of the analytical methods for crystalline free silica are sufficiently sensitive to detect and quantify free silica at environmentally significant concentrations, all have similar difficulties. Recommendations are made for the resolution of identified problem areas.

• OSTI ID: 5593318
• Journal Information: Am. Ind. Hyg. Assoc. J.; (United States), Journal Name: Am. Ind. Hyg. Assoc. J.; (United States) Vol. 46:1; ISSN AIHAA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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