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In many workplaces respiratory protection is just one of the many factors that needs to be considered that is essential to look at from a risk assessment and safety aspect. Here we are going to look a bit closer at workplaces where there is a possibility that explosive environment can occur and how to encounter that problem from a respiratory protection point of view.

Mold is something you can find pretty much everywhere. Growth of mold and their spores can cause poor health in several work environments: lumber yards, farms and construction sites to mention a few. Symptoms like asthma and allergies are common.

Many professions may be exposed to construction dust in a construction environment. Anyone who inhales construction dust should be aware of the health risks this may cause.