High dust concentrations are observed on Monday, 18 April 2022, in the atmosphere according to measurements from ground stations of the Air Quality Monitoring Network of the Department of Labour Inspection.
A statement said that because the dust contains small inhalable particles that are likely to have an adverse effect on human health, the public, especially vulnerable groups (children, the elderly and the sick) are advised to avoid going outdoors until the effect has passed.
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Employers should take appropriate organisational and/or technical measures after assessing the risks for their employees who are in open spaces and workers in such areas are recommended to use appropriate personal protective equipment.
Note that "dust" means respirable particulate matter in the atmosphere with a diameter of less than 10 μm (PM10). According to the relevant legislation, the limit value refers to the average daily value and should not exceed 50 μg/m3 (micrograms per cubic meter).
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