--- title: Respiratory protection in agriculture url: "https://www.uvex-safety.com/en/respiratory-protection-applications/agriculture/" description: All information for choosing the right breathing protection for work in agriculture date: 2024-05-21 modified: 2025-06-30 locale: en_GB --- # Respiratory protection in agriculture ![Suitable breathing mask for agriculture](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/JawcnURaoB4Xxp0LCIz1jFhQpNFYASt59YH4ATCILYk/w:375/h:107/fn:Y3NtX0F0ZW1zY2h1dHptYXNrZW5fTGFuZHdpcnRzY2hhZnRfMDM3YjhjNGJkNA:t/cb:0d036c792bf386342a1de57361fc1903e94e66a3/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtc2FmZXR5LmNvbS9GaWx0ZXJzZWl0ZW4vVVJFUy9BdGVtc2NodXR6bWFza2VuX0xhbmR3aXJ0c2NoYWZ0LmpwZz8xNzIyNDI1NDMw) Respiratory protection for work in agriculture ================================================ The following includes further information for choosing the right breathing protection for work in agriculture. The suggestion made here is only a general recommendation. For a detailed analysis and selection of the correct mask, please refer to our selection guide: [Correct selection](https://www.uvex-safety.com/en/choice-of-respirator/) Please do not hesitate to contact your relevant professional association should you have any queries or questions. Animal epidemics and treatment of animals with diseases --------------------------------------------------------- When treating sick animals or responding to an animal epidemic, it is of particular importance to wear appropriate PPE especially because of pathogens and the associated risk of infection being transmitted to humans and other animals. In such scenarios, a **[protection class FFP3](https://www.uvex-safety.com/en/ffp3-masks/)** respirator should always be used. A respirator with **carbon** can be used to counteract any unpleasant odours (protection against gases and vapours under occupational exposure limits \[OEL\]). The respirator is therefore only intended for single use and must be correctly disposed of immediately after being removed. You can find product suggestions for this purpose below. Please ensure all appropriate and requisite personal protective equipment (PPE) is worn, as offered by uvex. ![Suitable respirator mask for working with animal diseases](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/YhC15sv8UJeaoLHEXmWhWiCJkVFgqg4OVLMy-RvqqzE/w:345/h:98/fn:Y3NtX0xhbmR3aXJ0c2NoYWZ0X1RpZXJzZXVjaGVuXzVlNjdlYjQ4OTc:t/cb:825035c2b34d5efd327591af1b813bc17d889305/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtc2FmZXR5LmNvbS9GaWx0ZXJzZWl0ZW4vVVJFUy9MYW5kd2lydHNjaGFmdF9UaWVyc2V1Y2hlbi5qcGc_MTcxNjMwMjM3MA) work with fungal spores ------------------------- When working with fungal spores of any kind, whether they are found on walls or in food, a **[protection class FFP3](https://www.uvex-safety.com/en/ffp3-masks/)** respirator should always be worn. Spores can cause serious health issues, particularly if exposure is long term. You can find product suggestions for this purpose below. Please ensure all appropriate and requisite personal protective equipment (PPE) is worn, as offered by uvex. ![Suitable breathing mask for working with mold](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/-c2PRNuY9Y_xiibzCJEgLVwC0f3AqGSmWDfgFDhL6KY/w:345/h:98/fn:Y3NtX0xhbmR3aXJ0c2NoYWZ0X1NjaGltbWVsXzc2MGVmNTg1YTc:t/cb:04bf29bfbbc4df61cbbb7ba213b2f970b6659688/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtc2FmZXR5LmNvbS9GaWx0ZXJzZWl0ZW4vVVJFUy9MYW5kd2lydHNjaGFmdF9TY2hpbW1lbC5qcGc_MTcxNjMwMjM3MA) Work with hay, grain and flour -------------------------------- In general, the dust produced when working with flours, grains, grasses, hay and straw is harmless. A **[protection class FFP1](https://www.uvex-safety.com/en/ffp1-masks/)** respirator is therefore usually sufficient to protect against the particles released. However, please note that where pesticides have been used or spread, a different respirator may be required (possibly one with gas and vapour filters). You can find product suggestions for FFP1 respirators below. Please ensure all appropriate and requisite personal protective equipment (PPE) is worn, as offered by uvex. ![Suitable breathing mask for working with hay](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/fhoM6qWvJKMOFkwYdq8_VIyo5pyxQzWndKBKCro_C4A/w:345/h:98/fn:Y3NtX0xhbmR3aXJ0c2NoYWZ0X0hldV8wYjUxYzlkYTA2:t/cb:659fc159ba06ad1454f0b9fd6edd2e95410e9cd8/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtc2FmZXR5LmNvbS9GaWx0ZXJzZWl0ZW4vVVJFUy9MYW5kd2lydHNjaGFmdF9IZXUuanBnPzE3MTYzMDIzNzA) Still haven't found the right one for you? -------------------------------------------- Find out more about uvex respiratory protection. ### Buy uvex respiratory protection [ ![uvex respiratory protection](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/zkVWMSxCcl7CsZGP77kGgMWmV9d-5pZ0jJie0JKTL9M/w:345/h:345/fn:Y3NtX3V2ZXgtYXRlbXNjaHV0em1hc2tlbi1zb3J0aW1lbnRfNGQ2ZDk2ZjFhMA:t/cb:f33467aeae540ae90aeeb3d302121feed87404d5/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtc2FmZXR5LmNvbS9GaWx0ZXJzZWl0ZW4vQXRlbXNjaHV0ei91dmV4LWF0ZW1zY2h1dHptYXNrZW4tc29ydGltZW50LmpwZz8xNzcxMjQwNTU4) ](https://www.uvex-safety.com/en/products/respiratory-protection/) [To our products](https://www.uvex-safety.com/en/products/respiratory-protection/) ### Respiratory protection guide [ ![Download uvex respiratory protection guide](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/-RN886LeSQFojDmrXOsqNisEqVLJAk1Cs9aLBv8YgpQ/w:345/h:345/fn:Y3NtX3V2ZXgtYXRlbXNjaHV0ei1ndWlkZS1oZXJ1bnRlcmxhZGVuXzUzZDcxZmM0Mjc:t/cb:948e1dfcd16f9a173b1bb57489791ef238463c37/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtc2FmZXR5LmNvbS9GaWx0ZXJzZWl0ZW4vQXRlbXNjaHV0ei91dmV4LWF0ZW1zY2h1dHotZ3VpZGUtaGVydW50ZXJsYWRlbi5qcGc_MTc3MTI0MTYyMA) ](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/fileadmin/www.uvex-safety.com/Media/catalogues_and_brochures/en/uvex_respiratory_protection_guide_PPE_EN.pdf) [Download (PDF)](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/fileadmin/www.uvex-safety.com/Media/catalogues_and_brochures/en/uvex_respiratory_protection_guide_PPE_EN.pdf?1639493851) ### Respiratory protection: Questions and answers [ ![frequently asked questions about respiratory masks](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/KJP5iacTiwC2LTJXse7fQvqwkM2CzcaTltJaMVjo64U/w:345/h:345/fn:Y3NtX2F0ZW1zY2h1dHptYXNrZW4tZnJhZ2VuLWFudHdvcnRlbi1ibG9nXzczYTczNGUwYjk:t/cb:3fe6ccc4391f93aa009c8649dd85b803f07c4456/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtc2FmZXR5LmNvbS9GaWx0ZXJzZWl0ZW4vQXRlbXNjaHV0ei9hdGVtc2NodXR6bWFza2VuLWZyYWdlbi1hbnR3b3J0ZW4tYmxvZy5qcGc_MTc3MTgzODQzNA) ](https://www.uvex-safety.com/blog/questions-and-answers-of-respiratory-protection/) [To our x-pertblog](https://www.uvex-safety.com/blog/questions-and-answers-of-respiratory-protection/) ### How do repirators actually work? [ ![uvex safety how do respirators work](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/DV2VTUtVa1zXxQ4Pp_hW4qEjzflJwBYRoK1wHkARnWw/w:345/h:345/fn:Y3NtX25hY2hoYWx0aWdlX0F0ZW1zY2h1dHptYXNrZV9zaWx2LUFpcl9wbGFuZXRfR3JhZmZpdGlfZDE4NzAzNjY5OA:t/cb:3e271daeadb7fd3a5d6efc84563db1ed70f0ed28/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/c:504:504:fp:0.6275:0.43373493975904/rt:force/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtc2FmZXR5LmNvbS9GaWx0ZXJzZWl0ZW4vVVJFUy9BY3Rpb25iaWxkZXIvbmFjaGhhbHRpZ2VfQXRlbXNjaHV0em1hc2tlX3NpbHYtQWlyX3BsYW5ldF9HcmFmZml0aS5qcGc_MTcyMTA0NzgyMA) ](https://www.uvex-safety.com/blog/how-do-respirators-actually-work/) [To our x-pertblog](https://www.uvex-safety.com/blog/how-do-respirators-actually-work/)