Can anthrax spread in a workplace?

Anthrax doesn’t spread from person to person like a cold or flu. The risk comes from disturbing contaminated materials that release spores into the air, which can then be inhaled. If anthrax is present in plaster, insulation, or dust, and work is carried out without proper controls, spores could spread through a building. That’s why surveys and strict safety measures are so important — they prevent exposure before it ever has a chance to happen.