Use a respirator if needed—not a dust mask

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• Protective clothing and respirators may be necessary
  • Crawl spaces
  • Demolition work
  • Drilling wood or concrete
  • Adhesive anchor use
  • Hard hats should be work at all times
  • Gloves should be worn when working with epoxy to avoid skin damage

• Dust masks are not a substitute for a respirator
  • The figure shows a proper respirator
  • Check with the manufacture of the respirator and the chemical used at the job site when selecting the proper respirator