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Respirable dust
Domain: Health and safety at work => Risk factors
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Noun phrase
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Uncountable
Definition
Airborne material which is capable of penetrating to the gas exchange region of the lung.
Definition source
Reg. 2 of The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002
European legislation
Directives 80/1107/EEC, 82/605/EEC, 83/477/EEC, 86/188/EEC, 88/642/EEC, 96/62/EC
British legislation
Reg. 2 of The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002
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