PM2.5 and PM10 exposure in selected animal feed processing facilities in Kiambu County, Kenya.
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چکیده
The high demand for animal feed in major towns Kenya has escalated the proliferation of manufacturing and uncontrolled facilities. This exposes workers to grain dust, which is harmful their respiratory health. exposure levels have not been extensively studied reported Kenya. goal study was assess dust mill Kiambu County, facilities were purposely sampled. sites monitored using a portable particulate matter sensor. SPSS used process analyze collected data. mean PM10 53.72 μg/m3 PM2.5 36.54 exceeded WHO Air Quality Guideline level 24-hour time 45 PM2.5, 15 μg/m3. recommends continued implementation control measures within adherence set safety health guidelines by processors.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Journal of agriculture science and technology
سال: 2022
ISSN: ['1561-7645']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/jagst.v21i4.6