Dust entry

Road, farm, construction, and mine PM10 dust

Coarse particulate dust from roads, farms, dry riverbeds, construction sites, and mines, treated by CDC as PM10 particle pollution.

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

eye irritationnose and throat irritationasthma exacerbationrespiratory symptomslung-function concern

Evidence

CDC identifies dust from roads, farms, dry riverbeds, construction sites, and mines as sources of PM10; it states that larger particles can irritate the eyes, nose, and throat and that particle pollution can worsen asthma and is linked with respiratory symptoms.

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Dust from roads, farms, dry riverbeds, construction sites, and mines are types of PM10. ... Larger particles, called PM10, irritate the eyes, nose, and throat. ... If you have asthma, particle pollution can make your symptoms worse.

Controls

source-specific dust suppression
wet methods where appropriate
enclosure or local exhaust for generating processes
air-quality monitoring
eye protection
appropriate respiratory protection