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Biosolids dust

Dried biosolids particulate identified by OSHA as a potentially combustible dust material.

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

respiratory exposure concerneye exposure concernfire and deflagration hazard

Evidence

OSHA lists biosolids among materials that can form combustible dust and directs employers to use safety data sheets and labels for information on health hazards, personal protective equipment, and emergency procedures.

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What is Combustible Dust? · 2
Types of dusts include, but are not limited to: metal dust, such as aluminum and magnesium; wood dust; plastic or rubber dust; biosolids; coal dust; organic dust, such as flour, sugar, paper, soap, and dried blood; and dusts from certain textiles. The MSDSs/labels provide the necessary baseline information for worker training regarding physical and health hazards, personal protective equipment, and emergency procedures.

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