INDUSTRIAL WOOL DUST AS A RISK FACTOR FOR ALLERGY OF WORKERS
Intensive allergenic activity of the protein-antigenic substances of wool dust and their ability to induce allergic reactions under the inhalation influence in concentrations equal to or below the current MPC in the air of a working area has been determined experimentally. The results of the study give a basis to attribute the working conditions of workers who contact with wool aerosols to the high level allergenic hazard with the associated high potential risk of development of occupational allergic and industry-related immune dependent diseases.