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The goal of the research conducted by NIOSH was to compare dust levels generated in 20-ft cuts when using traditional exhaust face ventilation without a scrubber to dust levels in 20-ft cuts when using extended curtain setbacks with a scrubber operating.
Suggested citation
NIOSH [2013]. Impact on Respirable Dust Levels When Operating a Flooded-bed Scrubber in 20-foot Cuts. By Colinet JF, Reed WR, Potts JD. Pittsburgh, PA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, DHHS (NIOSH) Publication 2014–105, RI 9693.
