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The Department of Labour Inspection of the Ministry of Labour, Welfare and Social Insurance notes that on March 27, 2018, at 08:00, the hourly concentration of respirable particles in ambient air with diameter less than 10 micrometers (PM10), was between the maximum value of 186 μg/m³ and minimum value of 25 μg/m³ (micrograms per cubic meter). Consequently, it is expected that the average 24hour concentration will exceed the corresponding limit value of 50 μg/m³ as defined by the relative legislation. Yesterday, March 26, 2018, the average 24hour concentration of respirable particles was between 236 and 310 μg/m³ depending on the area.

Because of the small size of the respirable particles and their negative effect on human health, the public and especially the vulnerable groups of the population (children, older people, and patients) are advised to avoid outdoor activities and exercising in open spaces during this event.

Also, the employers shall take appropriate measures (organizational or technical) after assessing the risks that their employees are facing while working in open spaces. Moreover, it is recommended that the workers in open spaces use appropriate means of personal protection.

More information on the measured pollutant concentrations is available online at Department of Labour Inspection’s website www.airquality.gov.cy and also through the free application “Air Quality Cyprus” on the Google Play and iOS App Store.

(ML/SCH)