to improve the control of exposure to dust, vapors, gases and fumes at workplaces; to detect early workers with chronic respiratory problems; to create an awareness program for companies and their employees on the problems of exposure to dust, vapors, gases and fumes; training on means and techniques for controlling exposures; promoting the use of respiratory protection; detecting early workers with chronic respiratory problems; creating an awareness program for companies and their employees on the problems of exposure to dust, vapors, gases and fumes (see statutes for full purpose).