Orders of magnitude of exposure to fungus spores, total bacteria (excluding actinomycetes), and actinomycetes in the air of waste handling workplaces, and reference measurements (cfu/m3 air)
Work places | Total bacteria | Actinomycetes | Fungus spores |
Composting plants | 107 | 105 | 107 |
Plant areas after work shift | 103 | 103 | 104 |
Biowaste collection | 105 | 104 | 105 |
Reference areas | <102 | <102 | <103 |