Air Quality in Fiberglass and Boatbuilding Shops

Air Quality in Fiberglass and Boatbuilding Shops

Fiberglass is used to manufacture boats, storage tanks, vehicle parts, building panels, and many other products that need to be strong without becoming excessively heavy. Making these products often involves combining glass fibers with liquid resins inside molds,...
Air Quality in Indoor Firing Ranges

Air Quality in Indoor Firing Ranges

Indoor firing ranges create an unusual air-quality challenge because contaminants are produced rapidly in a relatively small enclosed space. Each discharge can release fine particles and fumes, while repeated use can allow lead-containing dust to accumulate on floors,...
Air Quality in Pottery and Ceramic Studios

Air Quality in Pottery and Ceramic Studios

Pottery studios often appear cleaner and quieter than industrial workplaces. Clay, water, glazes, and kilns may seem harmless compared with chemicals or heavy machinery, but working with ceramics can create a surprisingly complex mixture of airborne dust and gases....
Engineered Stone Countertops and Silica Dust

Engineered Stone Countertops and Silica Dust

Engineered stone countertops have become common in kitchens, bathrooms, offices, and commercial buildings. Their polished surfaces may look simple when installed, but producing them involves cutting, grinding, drilling, and polishing large slabs that can release...