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- prevent exposure by allowing crops to dry before storage
- buildings with large amounts of dusty material should be well ventilated
- farm chores that involve handling hay or straw should be mechanized as much as possible
- barn or stable floors, covered in dust from moldy crops, should be watered down before being swept
- wear a properly fitted NIOSH approved respirator selected for the task if you cannot avoid exposure*
- hay, with a high risk of spoilage, should be stored in silos rather than bales
- if you suspect that the hay or straw has deer mouse waste in it wear a high efficiency (100 level) respirator (call 3M 1-800-267-4414 for more information)
This information was compiled from materials provided by the Farm Safety Association, and is only a general overview of the risks and prevention strategies. For more information on how to protect yourself, please contact the Farm Safety Association at 1-800-361-8855 and request Fact Sheets No. F-009 and
F-014.
*3M Canada does have this equipment available. The recommended respirators for use with moldy hay are detailed in the Choose a Respirator section of this site.
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