Bakers – time to clear the air!

The HSE recently warned that thousands of British bakers could be at risk of developing a debilitating respiratory condition unless they take sensible precautions.

Persons exposed to flour and other bakery dust are at risk of developing occupational asthma unless sensible precautions are taken.

If you work in a bakers you may receive a copy of the HSE’s pocket card giving details on how to project yourself and your workers.

IOM can provide a range of services to help you implement the sensible precautions and good practices described in the leaflet.

We can assess the risks from the various activities involving flour dust; measure actual exposures; advise on the most appropriate control measures, including respiratory protection; and provide health surveillance to those who may be at risk.

So if you are involved in flour milling or bread and cake making and may be exposed to grain, flour dust, improvers, spices or other associated dusts you can read the HSE release at:
http://www.hse.gov.uk/asthma/bakers.htm