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Citation |
Stobnicka A, Górny RL. Int. J. Occup. Safety Ergonomics 2015; 21(3): 241-249. |
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Affiliation |
Central Institute for Labour Protection - National Research Institute (CIOP-PIB) , Poland. |
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Copyright |
(Copyright © 2015, Centralny Instytut Ochrony Pracy - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy, Publisher Informa - Taylor and Francis Group) |
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26414680 |
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Abstract |
Exposure to flour dust can be found in food industry and animal feed production. It may result in various adverse health outcomes from conjunctivitis to baker's asthma. In this review paper, a flour dust exposure in above-mentioned occupational environments was characterized and its health effects were discussed. A peer-reviewed literature search was carried out and all available published materials were included if they provided information on both above mentioned elements. The hitherto conducted studies show that different components of flour dust like enzymes, proteins and baker's additives can cause both non-allergic and allergic reactions among exposed workers. Moreover, the problem of exposure to cereal allergens present in flour dust can also be a concern for baker's family members. Appreciating an importance of all these issues, the exposure assessment methods, hygienic standards and preventive measures are also addressed in this paper. Language: en |