Public Health Sudbury and Districts says no long-term health effects are expected following a second dust – or fallout – event at Glencore’s smelter in Falconbridge.

In a release, Public Health said samples collected by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks and Glencore on Oct. 30 contain metal sulphides and oxides (iron, nickel, and copper), aluminum, silica, and smaller amounts of other elements and compounds.

“The health effects of these compounds depend on the route, length, and intensity of exposure,” the health unit said. :If inhaled or left on the skin, the dust could have caused temporary and minor irritation (for example, red eyes, sore throat, runny nose, or rash).

“No long-term health effects are expected. Given that the quantity of the dust was small and th

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