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This seems largely similar to worker protections for welding... the proper protection is essentially heavy shop ventilation and full respirators (which, good ones cost something like $1500).

I suspect the problem is that welding related disease/problems show up quite quickly in most cases, and welding tends to be a higher paid industry. More room for margin on PPE and workers have higher demands.



Also might help that welders have a culture of PPE use; ain't nobody welding without a mask, gloves and sensible clothes.


I’ve known plenty of welders that are happy to weld with less than adequate safety equipment.

The “safety squint” is still a thing.




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