Dust control research leads to a NIOSH grant to facilitate adoption of hazard controls

(Virginia Tech) In the construction industry, respiratory disease, often leading to disability or an increased risk of cancer, is a major public health concern. Studies led by Deborah Young-Corbett of Virginia Tech’s School of Construction have shown that specific types of sanding tools are highly effective in reducing the dust that causes these health hazards. Theodore Koebel of urban affairs and planning at Virginia Tech has identified strategies to encourage the construction industry to adopt the new technologies.

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