{"id":6293,"date":"2026-01-19T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oxidationtech.com\/blog\/?p=6293"},"modified":"2026-01-19T10:15:29","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T16:15:29","slug":"pm-safety-in-agriculture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oxidationtech.com\/blog\/pm-safety-in-agriculture\/","title":{"rendered":"PM Safety in Agriculture"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks to our farmers, we have a firm foundation of living. Agriculture is essential for everyday living, so it&#8217;s important that we protect their health as they create our future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Throughout the year, agriculture becomes a major mover of air-quality challenges\u2014particularly in fields, grain bins, livestock confinements, and storage areas. At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oxidationtech.com\/\">Oxidation Technologies, <\/a>we emphasize that monitoring both gases <em>and<\/em> particulate matter (PM) is vital to protect worker health and ensure safe operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.34%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/shorts\/pfvw7_PRm1k\">What is Particulate Matter (PM)?<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cParticulate Matter\u201d refers to tiny particles that are suspended in the air. These can come from soil dust, grain dust, fungal spores, broken plant material, machinery emissions, and more.<br>Of particular concern are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>PM10<\/strong> (particles \u2264 10 microns) \u2014 large enough to irritate airways and deposit in the upper lungs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>PM2.5<\/strong> (particles \u2264 2.5 microns) \u2014 fine particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs and enter the bloodstream<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Measuring PM2.5 and PM10 is recommended because they are \u201ccriteria pollutants\u201d with known health impacts. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.34%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/shorts\/pfvw7_PRm1k\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"614\" height=\"819\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oxidationtech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/comparing-data-screens-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6318\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7490307951137444;width:387px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oxidationtech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/comparing-data-screens-edited.jpg 614w, https:\/\/www.oxidationtech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/comparing-data-screens-edited-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 614px) 100vw, 614px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-9-16 wp-has-aspect-ratio\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);margin-bottom:0;margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"What is Particulate Matter (PM)?\" width=\"422\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pfvw7_PRm1k?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oxidationtech.com\/applications.html\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gas-sensing.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/farm-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2828\" style=\"width:684px;height:auto\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Featuring Images from Moser Family Farms Inc. Inwood, IA Est. 2014 &#8211; Jesse &amp; Melissa Moser. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Agriculture &amp; Harvest Time Raise PM Risks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Harvesting, unloading, conveying, and bin cleaning all stir up dust.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grain dust often contains organic material, mold, and contaminants.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enclosed areas like grain bins trap dust and gases.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Machinery emissions add an additional layer of air-quality risk.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:0px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oxidationtech.com\/applications.html\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"2823\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gas-sensing.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/IMG_9395.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2823\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Soybean Harvest 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oxidationtech.com\/applications.html\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"2822\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gas-sensing.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/Unloading-Beans-into-the-Augger.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2822\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Auguring Beans into Grain Bins<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oxidationtech.com\/applications.html\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"2827\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gas-sensing.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/Soil-Finishing-edited-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2827\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Soil Finishing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Health Impacts of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/shorts\/pfvw7_PRm1k\">PM<\/a> Exposure in Agriculture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Short-term:<\/strong> coughing, throat irritation, asthma flare-ups, reduced visibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Long-term:<\/strong> increased risk of respiratory disease, cardiovascular strain, and organic-dust illnesses <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oxidationtech.com\/\">Oxidation Technologies<\/a> Helps<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We provide monitors for both gases (CO, NO\u2082, ammonia) and particulate levels (PM2.5\/PM10), giving operators real-time data and alerts. Portable units are ideal during harvest when conditions change rapidly, and data logging supports safety and compliance needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">*Click any of the images below to view our Air quality monitors and sensors recommended for agriculture operations and more<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/shorts\/LjSIU2WpJgE\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gas-sensing.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/PMX-Head-and-Ranger-1.jpg\" alt=\"Ranger and PMX Sensor Head Oxidation Technologies\" class=\"wp-image-2803\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ranger and PMX Sensor Head<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"2804\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gas-sensing.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/PM-Sensor-Head.jpg\" alt=\"PM Head\" class=\"wp-image-2804\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">PM Head<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oxidationtech.com\/ranger.html\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"2706\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gas-sensing.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/Ranger-monitor-includes.png\" alt=\"Aeroqual Ranger\" class=\"wp-image-2706\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ranger<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oxidationtech.com\/pmx-sensor.html\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gas-sensing.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/pmx-aeroqual-sensor_2_.png\" alt=\"PMX Sensor Head\" class=\"wp-image-1808\" style=\"width:230px;height:auto\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">PMX Head<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oxidationtech.com\/aeroqual-series-500.html\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"2711\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gas-sensing.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/what_comes_with_series-500_1.png\" alt=\"S-500 handheld monitor\" class=\"wp-image-2711\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">S-500<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oxidationtech.com\/ranger.html\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"2702\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gas-sensing.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/aeroqual-ranger-portable-monitor_1_.png\" alt=\"ranger oxidation technologies\" class=\"wp-image-2702\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ragner<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oxidationtech.com\/catalog\/product\/view\/id\/4646\/s\/aeroqual-nitrogen-dioxide-sensor-0-1-ppm-end\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gas-sensing.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/gray_sensor-1.png\" alt=\"Aeroqual Sensor: NO2\" class=\"wp-image-2420\" style=\"width:231px;height:auto\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Aeroqual Sensor: NO2<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-9-16 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The PMX and PM sensor Head Comparison\" width=\"422\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jpcIczDVeAY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical Steps for Agriculture Operators<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Install monitoring<\/strong> near high risk zones (grain bins, conveyors, unloading areas) to track dust (PM) and gases.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ventilate &amp; extract<\/strong>: Ensure equipment moves dust away from workers; use filtered air or open pathways for air flow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Schedule and clean<\/strong>: Regularly remove settled dust in bins, conveyors and transfer zones so you reduce the source of airborne PM.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Protect workers<\/strong>: Provide personal protective equipment (respirators, masks) when necessary\u2014especially during high dust events.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use the data<\/strong>: Monitor PM trends\u2014if you see recurring high spikes, investigate causes (machinery, process timing, ventilation) and fix them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Thoughts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Agriculture isn\u2019t just about crops\u2014it\u2019s about environment, air, safety, and human health. At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oxidationtech.com\/\">Oxidation Technologies<\/a> we see that combining gas monitoring with particulate (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/shorts\/pfvw7_PRm1k\">PM<\/a>) tracking gives you the clearest path to safe operations during harvest season. If you\u2019d like to explore dust\/gas monitoring tools for your farm or harvest operation, our team is happy to help you build a practical plan.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-site-logo\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oxidationtech.com\/blog\/\" class=\"custom-logo-link\" rel=\"home\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"382\" height=\"81\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oxidationtech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/oxidationtech-logo-330x70.png\" class=\"custom-logo\" alt=\"oxidationtech-logo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oxidationtech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/oxidationtech-logo.png 1125w, https:\/\/www.oxidationtech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/oxidationtech-logo-300x64.png 300w, https:\/\/www.oxidationtech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/oxidationtech-logo-1024x218.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.oxidationtech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/oxidationtech-logo-768x164.png 768w, https:\/\/www.oxidationtech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/oxidationtech-logo-330x70.png 330w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 382px) 100vw, 382px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oxidationtech.com\/contact\/\">Get in Touch<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Oxidation Technologies specializes in ozone system integration of automated turnkey ozone systems for most any ozone applications.\u00a0 We supply ozone systems, ozone generators, and ozone-related accessories along with providing service, repair, and maintenance services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re looking for gas detection solutions, reach out for an estimate or shipping inquiry:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Phone<\/strong>: 515-635-5854<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Email<\/strong>: sales@oxidationtech.com<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Website<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oxidationtech.com\/\">oxidationtech.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thanks to our farmers, we have a firm foundation of living. 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