Evaluation of Occupational Exposure to Silica Dust in Mining
The highest concentration of crystalline silica dust was ± mg/m 3 and was observed in the air of crushing unit of mine no 6 and the lowest was ± mg/m 3 and was measured in the management/administration unit of mine The mean silica content in the solid surface of the mines was 91% The total and respirable dust levels in all units of the mines except