The WHO/NIOSH monograph lists chili exposure among grinder and handler occupations and associates chili dust with COPD concern in its summary table.
Source: CDC/NIOSH: WHO/NIOSH monograph on occupational respiratory diseases — hemp dust ↗Dust entry
Chili dust
Dust generated during grinding and handling of chili peppers.
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
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease concernrespiratory irritation concern
Evidence
Controls
- enclosure
- local exhaust ventilation
- dust suppression
- exposure monitoring
- appropriate respiratory protection