Inhalable particulates are airborne particles that can enter the nose or mouth during breathing. Particle behavior depends on size and other characteristics.
What this means at your property
Dust disturbed during demolition may differ from smoke residue or ordinary settled dust. An assessment should identify the work and suspected materials before selecting controls; seeing little dust does not establish that airborne exposure is absent.
What should occupants ask before dusty work?
Clarify the work-zone boundary, access arrangements and how dust will be managed. Ask who evaluates any material-specific hazards before disturbance and what conditions must be met before the area returns to normal use.