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What is the principal motivation for the control of dust emissions mentioned in the text?
What is the principal motivation for the control of dust emissions mentioned in the text?
- Economic, environment, health, and safety factors (correct)
- Health and safety factors only
- Environmental factors only
- Economic factors only
What has become of prime importance since the Health and Safety at Work Act became law?
What has become of prime importance since the Health and Safety at Work Act became law?
- Optimization of bulk handling systems
- Avoidance of excessive environmental pollution (correct)
- Maximizing product recovery
- Economic considerations
What must be done when the product concerned is potentially dangerous, according to the text?
What must be done when the product concerned is potentially dangerous, according to the text?
- The product should be handled in smaller quantities
- Extreme measures must be taken to prevent its escape from the plant (correct)
- Additional ventilation systems should be installed
- Regular safety inspections should be conducted
What are the hazards associated with the release of airborne dust, as mentioned in the text?
What are the hazards associated with the release of airborne dust, as mentioned in the text?
What are the three types of hazard associated with the emission of dust?
What are the three types of hazard associated with the emission of dust?
What particle size is most dangerous for the lungs?
What particle size is most dangerous for the lungs?
How can dust be taken into the body?
How can dust be taken into the body?
What action does inhalation of dust lead to?
What action does inhalation of dust lead to?
What happens to relatively large particles in the respiratory system?
What happens to relatively large particles in the respiratory system?
What kind of dust can cause allergic skin reactions?
What kind of dust can cause allergic skin reactions?
What is the size of the smallest particle visible to the naked eye?
What is the size of the smallest particle visible to the naked eye?
What is the reliable indication of the presence of dangerous invisible dust?
What is the reliable indication of the presence of dangerous invisible dust?
What is the main concern for designers and operators of bulk handling systems in relation to dust emissions?
What is the main concern for designers and operators of bulk handling systems in relation to dust emissions?
What has become of prime importance since the Health and Safety at Work Act became law?
What has become of prime importance since the Health and Safety at Work Act became law?
What is the principal motivation for the control of dust emissions mentioned in the text?
What is the principal motivation for the control of dust emissions mentioned in the text?
What does the handling of a powder or granular product in bulk involve, according to the text?
What does the handling of a powder or granular product in bulk involve, according to the text?
What are the three types of hazard associated with the emission of dust?
What are the three types of hazard associated with the emission of dust?
What particle size is most dangerous for the lungs?
What particle size is most dangerous for the lungs?
What is the reliable indication of the presence of dangerous invisible dust?
What is the reliable indication of the presence of dangerous invisible dust?
How can dust be taken into the body?
How can dust be taken into the body?
What happens to relatively large particles in the respiratory system?
What happens to relatively large particles in the respiratory system?
What are the diseases of the skin frequently caused by?
What are the diseases of the skin frequently caused by?
What is the principal motivation for the control of dust emissions mentioned in the text?
What is the principal motivation for the control of dust emissions mentioned in the text?
What action does inhalation of dust lead to?
What action does inhalation of dust lead to?
