Grain dust is the dust produced during harvesting, drying, handling, storage, or processing of cereal crops. These include barley, wheat,oats, maize and rye. The dust contains any contaminents or additives.
Grain dust is a respiratory sensitiser.
When the dust is inhaled it can trigger an allergic reaction in the respiratory system of some people. Follow the safe working procedures laid down by your employer. And if it doesn't fit, isn't clean or the filter is old - tell you supervisor or employer. This leaflet contains notes on good practice which are not compulsory but which you may find helpful in considering what you need to do. This publication may be freely reproduced, except for advertising, endorsement or commercial purposes.