Glass wool, harm to health: myth or reality
So how harmful is this material and does mineral wool harm human health at all? For a long time, experts have been arguing on this topic. It is necessary to understand that each material falls into the hands of different people and it cannot be ruled out that any of us can come up with or mark the actual fact about the harm, which will subsequently be transmitted along the chain.
This is how myths appear not only about mineral wool, but also about other building materials. It will be obvious that in the event of mass panic, the use of the material will be reduced by several dozen times, and this will apply not only to small applications, but also to large-scale constructions.
This diversity leads to the emergence of a number of myths and guesses.
These include the following 4:
- Minvata is harmful to human health, as it releases a large amount of toxins;
- The material is harmful only if it burns;
- Mineral wool, upon contact with water, begins to rot and give off mold;
- Mineral wool emits a large amount of harmful dust, which can irritate the skin.
And these are just a few points, but if you ask your friends, then we are sure that you will be able to supplement this list.
Staple fiberglass: harm to skin and eyes
If the process of laying fiberglass was carried out without overalls and gloves, then sharp particles could get on the surface of the human skin and penetrate inside. This can cause irritation and allergies. Most often, the first signs are itching, redness, and pain at the sites of penetration. It is not worth combing the reddened areas, and first aid consists in rinsing the skin under cold running water.
All work involving the use of fiberglass must be carried out in special clothing and rubber gloves. Tarpaulin mittens may also work.
Everyone knows that glass wool has increased fragility. For this reason, sharp, inconspicuous debris can fall into the eyes of a person. The work should be done exclusively in special glasses, so as not to allow further problems.
Among the main symptoms of a hit are the following:
- Sharp, cutting pain in the eyes;
- The appearance of a large stream of tears;
- The discomfort;
- Pain that gets worse.
It is not recommended to take any independent actions in this case. If you develop at least one of the above signs, you should immediately go to the hospital.
First aid
Suspicion of the presence of a dangerous object in the body requires immediate medical attention. But do not neglect first aid procedures that involve actions:
- Induce vomiting... A momentary gag reflex will help if the person has recently eaten the glass. Within 5-10 minutes after that, with the help of vomiting, a dangerous object can go out through the esophagus. Possible damage to the oral cavity and pharynx. After that, you should make sure that the broken glass is really out of the body and visit a therapist for a consultation;
- Try to avoid activity... Panic and the associated rapid movement can interfere with the movement of the glass in the esophagus, leading to additional trauma and internal bleeding. It is better not to make sudden movements and consult a doctor;
- Tap on the back. This method is necessary if the glass is stuck in the throat and interferes with normal breathing. In this case, the upper body should be lower than the legs, and the blows should go between the shoulder blades in an upward direction. You should not take such emergency measures if breathing is not disturbed. So, you can provoke the movement of glass and blockage of the passages.
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In any case, after the measures taken, a person needs medical assistance. Moreover, when it comes to children. Within the walls of the hospital they can offer as diagnostics:
- Ultrasound... Ultrasound examination is the only non-invasive method that allows you to detect a foreign object in the body;
- Endoscopy... With the help of a flexible instrument with a camera at the end, the doctor is able to examine the internal organs of a person through the pharynx;
- X-ray... If the doctor offers to take an X-ray, this is a reason to choose another specialized institution. Radiography has proven ineffective in detecting glass objects.
What harm do the lungs get if they breathed in glass wool: what to do
The harm from glass wool can be characterized by the fact that it contains mineral particles containing phenol resins. If glass wool was used in a confined space, then toxic phenol begins to be released into the air, and it is these vapors that a person begins to inhale with the lungs. All this highlights certain consequences.
Namely:
- The appearance of an allergic reaction under the guise of a cough;
- Shortness of breath;
- Inflammatory processes of the respiratory system, which can become chronic.
An established fact: people who are involved in frequent work with glass wool are prone to the occurrence of lung cancer. It has also been proven by scientists that the microparticles that make up the glass wool can cause dermatosis, bronchitis of both chronic and obstructive types, as well as the development of a fungal infection of the bacterial type.
It is very important to remember that in the process of working with glass wool, it is better to remove all soft objects, such as toys, carpets, from the room, and upholstered furniture should be covered, as they become collectors of microparticles. At the end of the work, you need to carry out wet cleaning using a washing vacuum cleaner and preferably install a humidifier
How to work with fiberglass
Experts provide some tips for working with fiberglass to help protect your health.
For example:
- When working, use disposable special clothing with a hood;
- Wear safety glasses;
- Cover your hair with a hat or cap;
- Make sure that your hands do not come into contact with the material, use gloves or gloves;
- If the material is loose, work in a cotton-gauze bandage;
- If glass wool gets on an open skin area, take a shower to wash off all microparticles;
- Do not try to wash work clothes if cleaning is necessary - shake off dust vigorously.
But most importantly, in the event of an injury, it is an appeal to a medical institution, since it is almost impossible to alleviate the situation at home. The harm that staple fiber possesses is obvious. The danger can be anything from itching, bronchitis (if inhaled) to a long list of body allergies. How dangerous vata is, and what to do to get rid of the consequences, you can learn from a special video. How to work in such conditions, how to cleanse the skin of small particles, whether it will be enough to simply wash, and what to eat in case of poisoning, you can find out all this in the video format.
Glass wool got in the eye what to do
What to do if I got into the eyes of mineral wool?
When working on a construction site, especially with mineral wool, do not forget about protective equipment. However, [if mineral wool got in your eyes] use the following tips:
- do not rub your eyes with your hands,
- immediately rinse your eyes with running clean water,
- do not use detergents (soap, shower gel, powder),
- in case of redness, drip the eyes with drops of a calming effect (Tsipromed, Tobrex, Corneregel, Solcoseryl gel),
- see a medical center or doctor.
- brew some tea leaves,
- cool it down to room temperature,
- blotted with cotton pads in the tea leaves, wipe the mucous membrane of the eyes with gentle movements, burying it a little.
If the hit is noticed after a while
As soon as after working with mineral wool, the eyes turn red, the mucous surface is inflamed - rinse your eyes with clean water.
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If you don't have eye drops on hand, you can use fresh tea leaves:
Different discs are applied for each eye, do not rub your eyes with strong pressure, the touch should be smooth and accurate.
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What to do if I got into the eyes of mineral wool?
When working on a construction site, especially with mineral wool, do not forget about protective equipment. However, [if mineral wool got in your eyes] use the following tips:
- do not rub your eyes with your hands,
- immediately rinse your eyes with running clean water,
If the hit is noticed after a while
As soon as after working with mineral wool, the eyes turn red, the mucous surface is inflamed - rinse your eyes with clean water.
People's councils
If you don't have eye drops on hand, you can use fresh tea leaves:
- brew some tea leaves,
- cool it down to room temperature,
- blotted with cotton pads in the tea leaves, wipe the mucous membrane of the eyes with gentle movements, burying it a little.
Different discs are applied for each eye, do not rub your eyes with strong pressure, the touch should be smooth and accurate.
We recommend reading on the topic
How to replace Penoplex?
Correct use of mineral wool between bricks
What glue to choose for foamed polyethylene?
External insulation for walls of the house for siding
Add a comment
Insulation calculation:
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Contact with glass wool in the eyes
Contact with glass wool in the eyes
hello! My husband works with glass wool. Glass wool got into his eye, he says that it cuts, and if you close your eye, it will be worse. Please advise the doctor how to get rid of such a misfortune, and he washed his eye with water - it does not help. Thank you in advance!
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Mineral wool insulation: harm to health (video)
As we were able to find out, mineral wool is not as simple and safe material as it might seem at first glance. Of course, there are certain myths, but it is better to be insured. Try, as much as possible, to follow all the rules of work that were indicated in the article, and then all the possible negative consequences that can be obtained during installation will bypass you.
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+1 gdfgdfhgf 08/16/2017 5:29 PM Fiberglass is sprayed by Jews through the air. Indoors, it even gathers in small bundles. Penetrates the skin, hits the lungs, kills slowly: a small victory is also a victory. Jewish "Safety Technique" and "Occupational Safety Instruction", filters will not help. This is a malicious deception. MChSovskie creatures extinguish fires with liquid glass. Food and water are also poisonous. The Jews have developed an extensive program of extermination of the population - our race will rule the world. If you want to live, find out the situation. From childhood, Jews are told who is who and what is happening. After all, who are these little Jews? Because of some abnormal mean rascal, all living things are dying out.
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0 Olga 07/01/2017 07:34 Last year, the inner walls of the house were insulated with such fiber. We live in the private sector, so we often have dampness. And so that the insulation does not deteriorate, the husband first applied an antifungal putty. But we somehow did not know about the vered and precautions. And everything worked out without special costumes, thank God!
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0 Dima 06/30/2017 06:20 AM Drywall workers often work with glass wool. If the room is not ventilated, then you need to wear a mask. The main thing is to take a break after you have laid everything in order to ventilate the room, and then lay the drywall.
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Is it true that if you eat glass, even if powdered
As for "glass is absorbed into the epithelium" - no comment ... As for "glass clogs capillaries" - this is not true. This is not the reason. Glass chips, even when ground into dust, have sharp edges, so they scratch the walls of the intestinal mucosa and cause internal hemorrhage. A person dies from loss of blood and from the fact that virtually undigested food enters the bloodstream. In the ancient East, the same effect was obtained by adding a diamond crushed into dust (those who could afford it ...).
Glass digs into the intestinal epithelium! noos ... what is it called!
Truth. The glass does not dissolve and therefore it runs through the vessels until it reaches the capillaries. When it gets there, it stops them. And then there are capillaries in the brain ... So death comes. This is if the powder. If a microscopic piece is from an optical fiber, which is used in connection, then it moves through the vessels until the valve of the heart is jammed. Glass is very dangerous for the body !!!! I am a communications operator and I know safety precautions when working with fiber optics. There are even special courses on this subject! This is very serious
In case of death from rubbed glass, will they be able to identify the cause of death?
it runs through the vessel then into the capillaries and death
