Hienopölyä
Hienopölyä is Finnish for fine dust and refers to airborne particles that are small enough to be inhaled. In occupational hygiene the term commonly covers both the inhalable fraction, which can enter the upper airways, and the respirable fraction, which can reach the deepest parts of the lungs. Fine dust originates from a wide range of activities, including cutting, sanding, grinding, drilling and crushing processes, as well as combustion and handling of powders.
Typical sources of hienopölyä include construction materials such as cement and silica-containing rock, wood processing, metalworking,
Health effects depend on the size, composition and exposure duration. Short-term exposure can cause coughing, throat
Prevention and control focus on reducing emissions, enclosing or local exhaust ventilating near the source, using