Dust entry

Cow hair and dander dust

Airborne dust from cow hair and dander encountered in animal-handling work.

Airborne form

dustaerosol

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 cow epithelium/urine as a substance that can cause occupational asthma and describes the relevant exposure as dust from cow hair and dander.

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Substances that can cause occupational asthma · Cow epithelium/urine

Cow epithelium/urine — Dust from cow hair and dander.

Controls

enclose animal-handling areas
ventilation
exposure assessment
appropriate respiratory protection