Overview

Provides guidance on the possible health hazards which could result exposure to grain dust and advises on the precautions which may be necessary to prevent or control exposure as required by the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH). Contents: Definition of grain dust and scope of the maximum exposure limit (MEL); The nature of grain dust; Exposure to grain dust; Effects on health; Assessment; Prevention and control of exposure; Maintenance, examination and testing of control measures; Monitoring exposure; Health surveillance; Notification of a reportable disease; Information, instruction and training; Further information.