High concentrations of dust are observed today in the atmosphere according to the measurements of the Ground Stations of the Air Quality Monitoring Network of the Labor Inspection Department with the Labor Inspection Department urging the public and especially the vulnerable groups of the population (children, the elderly and patients) to avoid circulate in open spaces until the phenomenon is over.
The statement said that because the dust contained small amounts of inhalable particles, which could have a negative impact on human health, the public and especially vulnerable groups (children, the elderly and the sick) are urged to avoid going outdoors until it is over. the phenomenon.
Employers must take appropriate measures (organizationally or technically) to assess the risks to their employers in open spaces and employees in such areas are recommended to use appropriate personal protective equipment.
The last hourly dust collection values measured at 9:00 am in the following areas were:
Nicosia: - μg / m3
Limassol: 145 μg / m3
Larnaca: 106 μg / m3
Paphos: 122 μg / m3
Lakeside: 45 μg / m3
Weight: 71 μg / m3
Agia Marina Xyliatou: 50 μg / m3
Note that "dust" means inhalable particles in the atmosphere less than 10 μm in diameter (PM10). According to the relevant legislation, the limit value refers to the average daily value and should not exceed the value of 50 μg / m3 (micrograms per cubic meter).
More information and continuous, immediate information on the results of hourly measurements can be found on the website www.airquality.gov.cy and in the application "Air Quality Cyprus", which can be installed free of charge on a mobile phone, the announcement concludes.
