Dust entry

Poultry-processing dust

Airborne biological particulate from poultry proteins, viscera, fecal material, feathers, or dander in poultry-processing work.

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

allergic reactionsaggravated asthma or allergy symptomsrespiratory irritation

Evidence

NIOSH states that poultry proteins, viscera, fecal material, and feathers or dander may prompt or aggravate allergic reactions in susceptible workers.

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Evaluating Eye and Respiratory Irritation - Poultry Workers · 1

NIOSH’s Health Hazard Evaluation (HHE) Program has responded to a number of requests to evaluate reports of eye and respiratory irritation among workers in poultry slaughter and processing facilities.

Controls

ventilation
process enclosure
hygiene controls
wet cleaning
appropriate respiratory protection