Dust entry

Dried-blood organic dust

Dried blood particulate identified by OSHA as an organic combustible-dust material requiring task-specific hazard information.

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 includes dried blood among organic dusts that may present a combustible-dust hazard and states that safety data sheets and labels provide baseline information on associated physical and health hazards and protective equipment.

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What is Combustible Dust? · 2

organic dust, such as flour, sugar, paper, soap, and dried blood ... The MSDSs/labels provide the necessary baseline information for worker training regarding physical and health hazards, personal protective equipment, and emergency procedures.

Controls

prevent dust accumulation
control ignition sources
housekeeping
consult safety data sheets
appropriate respiratory and eye protection