Mining Product: Infographic: Reduce Your Dust Exposure: Choose the Right Filter
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Original creation date: March 2019
Authors: J Patts, A Cecala
Reference - March 2019
Pittsburgh, PA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
HEPA filters are not always the best choice for mining applications. MERV 16 filters are less restrictive, provide greater airflow and less leakage, and require fewer filter changes.
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Reference - March 2019
Pittsburgh, PA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Page last reviewed: August 4, 2020
Page last updated: May 7, 2019
Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program