| Title |
Grain dust. |
| SubTitle |
Some of its effects on health. |
| Author |
Howarth, R.F. HSE |
| Series Code |
RP |
| Series Number |
28 |
| Publisher |
HSE Books |
| Date of Publication |
1989 |
| Length |
11 pages |
| ISBN |
0118859536 |
| Price Exc. VAT |
£5.00 |
| VAT Rate |
0% |
| Product Type |
Hard Copy |
| Format |
Paper |
| Notes |
Research paper. previously published with ISBN 0717603423. |
| Abstract |
Outlines the causes and effects of grain dusts. Contents: Definition of grain dust; Constituents; Bacteria; Fungal matter; Fungal myotoxins and aflatoxins; Arthropods; Animal matter; Agricultural chemicals; Inorganic matter; Animal studies with grain dust; Grain fever; Nasal, eye and skin effects; Acute reversible airflow obstruction; Chronic bronchitis; Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; Extrinsic allergic alveolitis; Pulmonary aspergillosis; Neoplasms; Cigarette smoking; Atopy; Alpha antitrypsin deficiency. |
| Keywords |
Mites; Weevils; Insect parts; Animal hair; Feathers; Excreta; Pollens; Soil particles; Residues |