Are there any special handling guidelines for working with rock and slag wool?
If sufficient amounts of rock and slag wool are released into the air during manufacture and handling, some workers may experience temporary upper respiratory irritation. Like skin irritation, upper respiratory irritation is a “mechanical” irritation to the fibers. The irritation will subside once the exposure is discontinued. Some people are more sensitive, some less, some not at all. Manufacturers of rock and slag wool products have recommended a number of safety measures designed to minimize any potential irritation. Rock and slag wool manufacturers have put together work practices that provide practical safety measures designed to minimize any potential irritation. Click here to see these Work Practices. In all cases, however, manufacturers’ specific recommendations as outlined in their Materials Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) should be consulted. For Additional Information Working Smart with Fiber Glass, Rock Wool and Slag Wool Product – Recommended Work Practices for the Installation
