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Table 1. Sampling setup to monitor a worker's dust exposure  
 Figure 1. Sampling setup to monitor a worker's dust exposure.  



  Figure 2. Case 1: Operator's exposure after becoming soiled with product from fill nozzle that did not shut off.
Figure 2. Case 1: Operator's exposure after becoming soiled with product from fill nozzle that did not shut off.




Figure 3. Case 2: Operator's exposure after becoming soiled with product while changing saddle height.  
Figure 3. Case 2: Operator's exposure after becoming soiled with product while changing saddle height. 





Figure 4. Bag operator after becoming soiled with product.  
 Figure 4. Bag operator after becoming soiled with product. 



Figure 5. Case 3: Operator's exposure from blowing clothes with compressed air.
  Figure 5. Case 3: Operator's exposure from blowing clothes with compressed air.



  Figure 6. Operator's exposure from broken bag at fill station. A, Case 4:; B, case 5.
Figure 6. Operator's exposure from broken bag at fill station. A, Case 4:; B, case 5.



  Figure 7. Case 6: Operator's exposure from broken bag during conveying process.
Figure 7. Case 6: Operator's exposure from broken bag during conveying process.



  Figure 8. Case 7: Operator's exposure from bulk loading outside.
Figure 8. Case 7: Operator's exposure from bulk loading outside.



Figure 9. Case 8: Operator's exposure from bag hopper overflowing.
Figure 9. Case 8: Operator's exposure from bag hopper overflowing.



  Figure 10. Case 9: Operator's exposure from coworker sweeping floor one level down.
Figure 10. Case 9: Operator's exposure from coworker sweeping floor one level down.
 
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