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  • Environmental Health
  • Occupational Safety
  • Energy Production

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  • Biomass is a growing source for power generation.
  • Occupational health and safety (OH&S) risks associated with biomass fuel use are not well-defined.
  • Utility-scale biomass combustion requires assessment of potential hazards.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review known and potential OH&S issues in utility-scale biomass power generation.
  • To identify exposure scenarios and assess associated risks.
  • To provide recommendations for future research.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of OH&S concerns related to biomass fuel.
  • Consideration of three exposure scenarios: pre-combustion, combustion, and post-combustion.
  • Field testing of dust, fungal, and bacterial levels at two power stations.

Main Results:

  • Dust concentrations in biomass plants can be highly variable, sometimes exceeding occupational exposure limits.
  • Fungal spore levels were elevated compared to outdoor air.
  • Pre-combustion risks (bioaerosols, biogenic organics) warrant further investigation.

Conclusions:

  • Biomass power generation presents specific OH&S risks, notably in pre-combustion stages.
  • Combustion and post-combustion risks appear comparable to fossil fuel plants.
  • Additional research is recommended for diverse biomass fuels and technologies.