Hazards caused by dust
and vapours
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The dust and vapours pro-
duced by using the mini die
grinder can be hazardous to
health (e.g. cause cancer, birth
defects, asthma and/or derma-
titis); it is essential to carry out
a risk assessment in respect of
these risks and to implement
corresponding regulatory
mechanisms.
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The risk assessment should
include all dust caused by the
use of the machine and the ex-
isting dust that may be kicked
up at the same time.
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The mini die grinder is to be
operated and maintained in
accordance with the recom-
mendations contained in this
manual to reduce the release
of dust and vapours to a
minimum.
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The exhaust air should be rout-
ed so that the raising of dust in
already dusty environments is
kept to a minimum.
PDMS 6.3 A1
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If dusts or vapours are created,
the main priority must be to
control these at the site of their
release.
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All inserts or accessories of the
machine intended for collect-
ing, extracting or suppressing
airborne dust or vapours or
should be used and serviced
in accordance with the manu-
facturer's instructions.
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Consumables/machine tools
should be selected, maintained
and replaced in accordance
with the recommendations in
this guide in order to avoid
unnecessary intensification of
dust or vapour production.
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Use breathing equipment as
per the instructions provid-
ed by your employer or as
required by health and safety
regulations.
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Working with certain materials
can lead to emissions of dust
and vapours that are potential-
ly explosive.
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