Dust Control for Animal Feed Manufacturing: All you need to know 

The HSE has established that the workplace exposure limit (WEL) for grain dust in the workplace is 10 milligrams per cubic meter (mg/m3) as a time-weighted average (TWA) for an 8-hour work shift. However, the TWA should not exceed 30 mg/m3 over 15 minutes. It is important to note that HSE recommends that employers strive to keep worker exposure to grain dust as low as possible and utilize engineering controls, work practices, and personal protective equipment to minimize exposure.
 

Control Of Exposure To Grain Dust

Controlling exposure to grain dust is essential for anyone dealing with grain as a mass-produced base product.

• Investing in in a correctly designed LEV system at the primary sources of dust exposure in your work area is the most effective way to reduce the dust in the air.
  
• Furthermore, wearing appropriate PPE such as a face mask, safety glasses, and gloves, is important to minimize your exposure to grain dust.
  
• Additionally, regularly inspect your work environment for dust build up and clean it up as needed. Finally, be sure to take regular breaks and keep yourself hydrated while working in dusty environments.
   

Control of fire and explosion risk in animal feed production 

Dust in animal feed manufacturing can pose a severe risk of fire and explosion if not appropriately managed. Dust particles can accumulate in facility areas, creating a dust cloud that explode if exposed to an ignition source such as an open flame, spark, or static electricity. It is important to properly maintain the filtration equipment, use good housekeeping practices, and remove all combustible dust from the facility to reduce the risk.