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In recent years, there has been an exponential increase in the production and use of nanotextiles in the form of respirators and face masks due to the Covid-19 situation that has occurred worldwide. From 2023 onwards, the rate of use of this protective equipment is already decreasing again but respirators are still widely used in many countries as a preventive measure against the spread of respiratory diseases. One of the drawbacks of using respirators as respiratory protection was that they were not managed appro...

There are situations in which human health is at risk from inhalation of hazardous substances and particles (viral epidemics, biological weapons, chlorine leaks, nuclear accidents, asbestos removal, quarrying). In response to these scenarios, emphasis is placed on respiratory protection and minimising exposure to these substances and particles. One of the most commonly used respiratory protective devices is respirators. However, respiratory protection for children is not addressed by any manufacturing or testing t...

Working in stone quarrying and stone processing poses certain risks that must not be underestimated. The safety of workers must be paramount, where work-related injuries can occur, so the use of appropriate personal protective equipment is important, but the less visible risks, such as inhalation of granite stone dust, which can penetrate the respiratory tract, lungs and lung chambers, causing silicosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, kidney disease or lung cancer, must not be underestimated. Chemically, g...