støvdannende
Støvdannende is an adjective used in Norwegian to describe materials, processes or activities that produce airborne dust. A støvdannende stoff or prosess releases solid particles into the air, which can be inhaled or settle on surfaces. The term is often used in occupational hygiene, environmental protection and industrial safety to differentiate from non-dust-forming or low-dust activities.
Common støvdannende scenarios include cutting wood, grinding, sanding, drilling, crushing, mining, cement production, and handling powders.
Etymology: the word combines støv (dust) with dannende (forming). The term is widely used in Norwegian language
Management and safety: assessment of dustiness is part of workplace hygiene efforts. Control measures include local