CDC/NIOSH lists fish and shellfish among farming and food-production exposures associated with work-related asthma, including occupational exposure to high-molecular-weight protein allergens.
Dust entry
Seafood-processing protein dust
Airborne protein-containing dust and aerosol generated during fish and shellfish processing and food-production work.
Airborne form
aerosol
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
occupational asthmawork-related allergyairway sensitizationrhinitisskin sensitization concern
Evidence
Controls
- enclosed processing
- local exhaust ventilation
- dust and aerosol suppression
- skin protection
- exposure monitoring
- medical evaluation for work-related asthma
- appropriate respiratory protection