What’s wrong in this picture? Personnel working in the poultry industry are permanently exposed to hazards. These have either a physical, chemical, or biological nature. Many studies have shown that poultry farmers have a greater risk of respiratory problems than non-farmers. A study showed that North Carolina poultry farm workers experienced more chronic phlegm and wheezing than non-farm workers. Another study of 22 North Carolina poultry farms showed that poultry growers and catchers were exposed to high levels of dust and ammonia. Organic dust is the most common respiratory contaminant. Organic dust is a combination of dusts […]