What are the hazards of insulation board to human body

Insulation boards may be relatively unfamiliar to many people, but for those who have been working in this field for a long time, they are very familiar with them and a little worried. So what are the hazards of insulation boards to the human body? High-quality insulation boards are non-toxic when burned, but most of them are now produced from recycled waste, especially colored foam insulation boards. If accidentally inhaled or eaten, they are extremely harmful to the human body. Let's learn about the harm of insulation boards to the human body.

1. Lung biopsies of people who have been exposed to glass wool, rock wool, and mineral wool show changes such as bronchiolitis, reticular fibrosis, and fibrous foci.

2. Skin hazards: Fiberglass workers often suffer from contact dermatitis, but some of the work can be gradually tolerated, which is called hardening phenomenon. The degree of skin damage varies depending on the fiber diameter and surface roughness, and some may cause skin allergies.

3. Hazards to eyes and mucous membranes: Workers who come into contact with glass fibers may suffer from corneal keratitis and corneal opacity and local abscesses may be seen in severe cases.

4. Carcinogenic hazard: When the fiber particle size and length are similar, asbestos substitutes can produce toxicity and carcinogenicity similar to asbestos.

Asbestos substitute dust has certain biological harmful effects on humans and animals. Although its biological activity and pathological effects are not as great as asbestos, the harm caused by its large-scale production and use as an asbestos substitute cannot be ignored.

Main protective measures:

Closed dust source: mainly refers to the sealing of production machinery, which can be divided into overall and local.

Ventilation and dust removal: Install local exhaust equipment in areas that must be open to collect and discharge the fiber dust.

Wet operation: Pre-wetting the material or spraying it with water can greatly reduce the amount of dust generated.

Personal protection: When other measures do not meet the requirements or cannot be taken, wear appropriate dust masks and protective clothing.

What is mentioned above is the harm of insulation boards to the human body. Generally speaking, insulation boards used in construction have no obvious harm to the human body, but if it is a colored foam insulation board, you must be especially careful. You can handle it according to the protective measures mentioned above. At the same time, try to avoid contact with insulation boards in daily life, and wear dust masks and protective clothing if necessary for work.