HSE states that demolition or refurbishment can release Aspergillus fungal spores and that inhaling them can cause aspergillosis or farmer's lung, particularly in people with damaged lungs or weakened immune systems.
Source: UK HSE: Aspergillus during demolition and refurbishment ↗Dust entry
Aspergillus spore dust
Airborne fungal spores released during some demolition or refurbishment work, especially in older or contaminated buildings.
Airborne form
dust
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
aspergillosisfarmer's lungrespiratory disease in susceptible people
Evidence
Controls
- specialist risk assessment
- dust control
- ventilation
- containment
- appropriate respiratory protection