Washing facilities and showers should be made available to the workers to use before changing into street clothes. Vacuuming, washdown procedures and wet sweeping can be helpful in reducing the dust associated with fiberglass. Dry sweeping or any other type of clean-up procedure that spreads the dust should be avoided. Information on effective ventilation systems for dusts and solvents is available from state and federal Occupational Safety and Health Agencies, the National Safety Council, and the American Conference of Government Industrial Hygienists in its Industrial Ventilation Manual. Protective Clothing and Equipment Gloves and other protective clothing can help prevent skin problems by reducing direct contact with glass fibers.
Dust masks can help prevent or reduce the inhalation of small fiberglass particles.
Goggles that fit properly can prevent eye irritation. Respirators, if properly selected, used and maintained, reduce the exposure to dusts, fibers and chemicals. Respirator selection is based on the size and concentration of the fiberglass particles. Information on effective protective equipment is available from the state and federal Occupational Safety and Health Agencies, the National Safety Council, and the American Conference of Government Industrial Hygienists' Industrial Ventilation Manual. Work Practices and Personal Habits Wash hands before eating and keep food away from the worksite.