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Fibreglass health hazards — DOccMed MCQ

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ModerateOccupational DiseaseFibreglass health hazardsDOccMed

An OH team is asked to advise on control measures for workers manufacturing fibreglass insulation. What is the primary health hazard?

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Correct answer: A — Skin and upper respiratory tract irritation from glass fibres, with emphasis on larger diameter fibres causing mechanical irritation rather than fibrosis

Man-made mineral fibres including fibreglass primarily cause skin irritation, eye irritation, and upper respiratory tract irritation from mechanical effects of larger fibres. Unlike asbestos, standard fibreglass does not cause mesothelioma or significant fibrosis.

Reference: HSE MMMF Guidance; EH40