Dust Control Effectiveness of Drywall Sanding Tools

Dust control effectiveness of drywall sanding tools.

In this laboratory study, four drywall sanding tools were evaluated in terms of dust generation rates in the respirable and thoracic size classes. In a repeated measures study design, 16 participants performed simulated drywall finishing tasks with each of four tools: (1) ventilated sander, (2) pole sander, (3) block sander, and (4) wet sponge. Dependent variables of interest were thoracic and ...

Usability evaluation of drywall sanding tools

A usability evaluation was performed on four drywall sanding tools and redesign specifications were developed for one, to improve the human-tool interface of the sander that provides the greatest control of drywall dust, a known respiratory health hazard. Sixteen novice participants performed simulated drywall-finishing tasks with each of the four tools: block, ventilated, pole, and wet sponge ...

Dust control technology usage patterns in the drywall finishing industry.

A telephone survey was conducted to quantify drywall finishing industry usage rates of dust control technology, identify barriers to technology adoption, and explore firm owner perception of risk. Industry use of the following technologies was described: wet methods, respiratory protection, pole sanders, ventilated sanders, and low-dust joint compound. A survey instrument composed of both Liker...

Road dust from pavement wear and traction sanding

Comparative Risks of Cancer from Drywall Finishing Based on Stochastic Modeling of Cumulative Exposures to Respirable Dusts and Chrysotile Asbestos Fibers.

Sanding joint compounds is a dusty activity and exposures are not well characterized. Until the mid 1970s, asbestos-containing joint compounds were used by some people such that sanding could emit dust and asbestos fibers. We estimated the distribution of 8-h TWA concentrations and cumulative exposures to respirable dusts and chrysotile asbestos fibers for four worker groups: (1) drywall specia...