Dust entry

Pet-food manufacturing dust

Organic and ingredient particulate generated while mixing, processing, conveying, and packaging pet food.

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 irritationoccupational asthma concernallergic respiratory responseskin exposure concern

Evidence

A NIOSH health-hazard evaluation investigated health concerns and workplace exposures at a pet-food manufacturing facility, including dust and ingredient exposures requiring control recommendations.

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The purpose of the survey sampling was to assess potential exposure agents and characterize the process in terms of these agents; it was not designed to assess personal exposures for comparison against regulatory limits.

Controls

enclosed ingredient handling
local exhaust ventilation
dust suppression
vacuum or wet cleaning
exposure monitoring
appropriate respiratory protection