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Maybe you should mention that these concerns are about the workers who "work with the stones on a daily basis, often standing in great clouds of dust without we
by rob74 3y ago
Maybe you should mention that these concerns are about the workers who "work with the stones on a daily basis, often standing in great clouds of dust without wearing masks" (maybe they should simply wear masks then?), not the general public.
- andix 3y agoWhenever there is a lot of dust, you should wear a mask. One good thing the pandemic taught us: how to use masks. And now the n95/ffp2 are cheap again.
- newaccount74 3y agoI never figured out how to get an FFP2 mask to be tight. Air always passed on the sides somewhere. The only mask that I've tried that is actually air-tight is a 3M silicone mask with replaceable filters. It works even with a short beard. I think only proper masks like that actually prevent the bad stuff from getting into your lungs (assuming you buy the correct filters).
- andix 3y agoThat’s tricky for some people, especially for skinny people in combination with big cheekbones. Did you try the 3M masks too, in tests they seem to perform in average much better than the Asian style masks just out of two pieces laminated together. They seem to work best on round faces, which are very common in Asia.
- rcme 3y agoA half-face P100 respirator is a much better choice for any serious dust. Also, surprisingly, P100 respirators are effortless to breathe in while offering superior protection.
- hackernewds 3y ago..while simultaneously 100x your chances of being mistook for a Subzero or Scorpion cosplay. YMMV on whether that is preferred