When amitraz has been inhaled the patient should first get respiratory protection.
Serious and sometimes fatal diseases such as silicosis are a result from working with certain powders without adequate respiratory protection.
The type of respiratory protection varies, depending on the concentration of carbon black used.
Referring to the work, he said, "There's still a lot of interest in industry, as it develops respiratory protection for workers in dusty trades."
Throat microphones are also very useful when helmets or respiratory protection is required.
Workers at the cleanup site itself, of course, are still advised to wear respiratory protection.
Using full face and respiratory protection while applying the product is recommended.
No general workplace guidance exists regarding respiratory protection for smallpox.
Mr. Diomande told investigators that he did not use respiratory protection.
The need for respiratory protection for workers in other areas should be determined by an on-site risk evaluation.