This standard specifies the methods for the determination of individual respirable dust in mines. This standard is applicable to the determination of respirable dust concentration and free silica (quartz) content in general mines and mineral processing plants. This standard is not applicable to the determination of radioactive mine dust and fibrous dust.
LD 38-1992 history
2008AQ 4205-2008 Determination of personal respirable dust in mine
1970LD 38-1992 Method for determination of personal respirable dust in mines
LD 38-1992 Method for determination of personal respirable dust in mines was changed to AQ 4205-2008 Determination of personal respirable dust in mine.