NIOSH identifies moldy fodder as the causative dust exposure in farmer’s lung, a form of hypersensitivity pneumonitis caused by sensitization and recurrent inhalation of organic dust.
Source: CDC/NIOSH: Hypersensitivity pneumonitis ↗Dust entry
Moldy hay dust
Organic dust from mold-contaminated hay or fodder, especially during handling, loading, or feeding.
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
hypersensitivity pneumonitisfarmer's lunginterstitial lung disease concernrespiratory inflammation
Evidence
Controls
- moisture and mould control
- dust suppression
- ventilation
- enclosure
- exposure monitoring
- appropriate respiratory protection