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Solid-waste bioaerosol and contaminated dust

Dust and bioaerosol particulate released during waste handling, dumping, sorting, compacting, or burning; composition varies with the waste stream and site conditions.

Airborne form

dustaerosolmixed

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 disease concernasthma concernbronchitis concerninfectious exposure concern

Evidence

WHO reports that waste handling and poorly controlled waste sites can release particulate matter, bioaerosols, and dust contaminated with hazardous substances; it identifies inhalation as a major exposure route and describes respiratory risks including asthma, bronchitis, and other respiratory infections.

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page 18 · 4.2.1 Inhalation · 1
Inhalation is a major route of exposure ... Open burning of waste releases harmful pollutants ... that can damage the respiratory system and contribute to chronic conditions such as asthma, bronchitis and other respiratory infections. Additionally, dust contaminated with hazardous substances poses further inhalation risks to workers and nearby residents.

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