Dust entry

Anthrax-contaminated animal-product dust

Dust or aerosols containing Bacillus anthracis spores generated from contaminated animal products or contaminated workplace materials.

Airborne form

aerosol

The form describes what is suspended in air at the point of exposure. A material can produce more than one form, such as dust during handling and fume during heating.

Health effects

inhalation anthraxserious infectious diseaserespiratory disease concerncutaneous anthrax concern

Evidence

CDC/NIOSH states that workers can be exposed to anthrax by breathing spores during processing or work with contaminated animal products, including hides, wool, or fur, and identifies inhalation anthrax as a serious occupational risk in relevant settings.

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Workers may be exposed to the bacteria that causes anthrax if they: Touch contaminated animal carcasses, wool, hides, or fur; Breathe in spores during processing or working with contaminated animal products ... Inhalation anthrax associated with dried animal hides.

Controls

source and material hazard assessment
containment of contaminated animal products
decontamination by trained personnel
avoid aerosol generation
appropriate NIOSH-approved respiratory protection
protective clothing and medical response