Dust control techniques in the Canadian asbestos mines

After a discussion of the varieties of asbestos produced commercially, with special reference to the Canadian asbestos mining industry, the different grades, the classification system, the health risks inherent to asbestos mining and processing, and the elements of environmental control at the workplace are outlined. Various factors for the successful design of a dust control system are given, as well as design criteria for screens, conveyors, bucket elevators and the air-handling system.