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HEALTH ISSUES

Lungs

Drywall dust is not just nuisance dust and can contain toxic materials.
Drywallers/Plasterers are exposed to higher levels of dust than they think.
The Dust that you cannot see is the real problem. This is called respirable dust and can go deep into the lungs.
Drywall/Plaster Dust is linked to Bronchitis, Silicosis (scarring of the lung)and Lung Cancer !!!!

Eyes

Material Safety Data Sheets advise that dust in the eyes can damage the cornea of the eye.
Safety Data Sheets in some areas require Drywallers/Plasterers to wear safety glasses and to avoid dust contact with eyes.

BUT GOGGLES ARE IMPRACTICAL!!!! They fog up and get covered in dust so you can't see!!!!

THERE IS NO REPLACEMENT PROGRAM FOR YOUR EYEBALLS!!!!

What value will you place on your eyesight, as you get older?

THE HEALTH PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH PLASTER DUST.

What world suppliers of finishing products are saying.

"Inhalation (chronic): Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause lung injury including silicosis.

~~ Some human studies indicate potential for lung cancer from crystalline silica exposure.

Eye Contact (acute/chronic): May cause mechanical eye irritation and damage to cornea"

What value do you place on your health ????

When you find that you have health problems due to drywall dust it will probably be too late !!!!

* Dusts From Drywall-Joint-Compound Mud May Be a Serious Lung Hazard, NIOSH Finds
www.cdc.gov/elcosh/docs/d0300/d000348/d000348.html

* Drywall sanders were exposed to as much as 10 times the permissible exposure limit of dust.
www.sw-asse.org/drywall%20sanding.htm

* Paper Masks allow up to 22% leakage - Is you mask safe?
www.sea.com.au/docs/articles/20percent2.htm
Start reading from (Do YOU accept 20% leakage?)

* Drywall Compounds can contain Crystalline Silica, which can cause Silicosis (scarring of the lung)
www.silicosisweb.com/ then click on 7. Silicosis