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respirators, dust masks,

updated thu 3 jun 04

 

WHC228@AOL.COM on wed 2 jun 04

was CLAY TIMES: Safety to a Higher Standard

Some caution should be used when using a rubber/canister type respirator.
OSHA requires that employees have a lung capacity test twice a year to prove that
the respirator will not hurt you.
While studio potters aren't usually held to OSHA standards, it is a good idea
to look at what they have to say about health and safety.
If you do have any kind of respiratory issues, perhaps you should talk to a
doctor about a lung capacity test.