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Practical aspects of sampling for organic dusts and microorganisms

Morey, P. R.
1990
AM. J. IND. MED., 18(3), 273-278

Morey, P. R., (1990), "Practical aspects of sampling for organic dusts and microorganisms", AM. J. IND. MED., 18(3), 273-278.
Abstract:
Air sampling for organic dusts and microorganisms was carried out in silos when moldy silage was discarded through the discharge chute. Concentrations of respirable dust and airborne viable microorganisms exceeded 20 mg/m3 and 1 X 109/m3, respectively, when dry silage was removed from silos. Much lower concentrations of dust and microorganisms were present when wet silage was discarded. Impinger and filter cassette samplers were equally effective in collecting the hardy spores present in silage dusts.

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