DUST AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES IN INDUSTRY: THEIR NEGATIVE IMPACT ON HUMAN HEALTH AND PREVENTIVE MEASURES
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industrial dust, toxic substances, occupational hygiene, safety, occupational diseases, protective equipment, environmental safety, ventilation systems.Abstract
This article examines the negative impact of industrial dust and toxic substances on human health. The mechanisms of exposure to harmful factors in the workplace, their role in occupational diseases, and their overall health effects are analyzed. The article also provides information on preventive measures against these hazardous factors, including protective technologies, occupational hygiene, and prophylactic actions.
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