Warning to DIY enthusiasts & construction workers as dangerous dust emissions

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2015-08/uos-wtd081815.php

Public Release: 19-Aug-2015
Warning to DIY enthusiasts & construction workers as dangerous dust emissions
University of Surrey

Scientists at the University of Surrey found peak concentrations of potentially harmful ultrafine particles reach up to 4000 times local background levels when undertaking building activities such as drilling. Breathing of these particles is linked with serious cardiovascular and respiratory system related diseases, with ultrafine particles penetrating deeper into the lungs.

The researchers also found that the greatest ultrafine particle emissions occurred during wall chasing (cutting grooves into a wall using an electrical tool, for example to lay electrical cables).

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