(Forgive me if this is in the wrong section.)
I currently work with a fine silica sand at my job. It can get very dusty and as I'm sure everyone is aware, silica sand is very bad for your lungs.
Currently, respirators are optional. I chose to grow a beard and take the risks involved. Normal dust masks are essentially useless since it is impossible to get a proper seal with the beard.
I recently ordered a product called the "Resp-O-Rator."
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008N1NZEQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1444458705&sr=8-2π=SY200_QL40&keywords=resp+o+rator&dpPl=1&dpID=51DoSv3EZUL&ref=plSrch
It is the junior model of a larger, more cumbersome rig. It is really cool because I is essentially a dust mask with a mouth piece attached, so even with a large beard you can get a good seal.
So far the respirator seems to work well enough, certainly better than nothing at all. Does anyone know of or use any other devices that are similar? I wouldn't mind something a little more comfortable for long hour use. So far the options on the interweb seem pretty limited.
You'd think somebody would have marketed this type of thing already. I'd pay a lot of money for something sleek and comfortable that would give me peace of mind at work.
I currently work with a fine silica sand at my job. It can get very dusty and as I'm sure everyone is aware, silica sand is very bad for your lungs.
Currently, respirators are optional. I chose to grow a beard and take the risks involved. Normal dust masks are essentially useless since it is impossible to get a proper seal with the beard.
I recently ordered a product called the "Resp-O-Rator."
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008N1NZEQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1444458705&sr=8-2π=SY200_QL40&keywords=resp+o+rator&dpPl=1&dpID=51DoSv3EZUL&ref=plSrch
It is the junior model of a larger, more cumbersome rig. It is really cool because I is essentially a dust mask with a mouth piece attached, so even with a large beard you can get a good seal.
So far the respirator seems to work well enough, certainly better than nothing at all. Does anyone know of or use any other devices that are similar? I wouldn't mind something a little more comfortable for long hour use. So far the options on the interweb seem pretty limited.
You'd think somebody would have marketed this type of thing already. I'd pay a lot of money for something sleek and comfortable that would give me peace of mind at work.
