![In many countries poultry dust is deemed hazardous. Exposure to it can result in workers developing permanent breathing problems. Eventually, they may be unable to work.](https://img.wattagnet.com/files/base/wattglobalmedia/all/image/2023/10/dust_pollen_small_particles.65272d264b6c1.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&q=70&w=400)
In many countries poultry dust is deemed hazardous. Exposure to it can result in workers developing permanent breathing problems. Eventually, they may be unable to work.
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Farm workers must be protected from exposure to poultry dust to protect their health, and employers must ensure that good practices are in place and followed to protect their employees from the harm that dust can cause.