Dust entry

Coffee bean dust

Dust produced during processing of coffee beans.

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

occupational asthmarespiratory sensitization

Evidence

HSE lists coffee bean dust as a substance that can cause occupational asthma and describes it as dust from processing coffee beans.

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Substances that can cause occupational asthma · Coffee bean dust

Coffee bean dust — Dust from the processing of coffee beans.

Controls

enclose coffee processing
local exhaust ventilation
exposure monitoring
appropriate respiratory protection