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- From: billn@hpcvaac.cv.hp.com (bill nelson)
- Newsgroups: rec.woodworking
- Subject: Re: SHOP SAFETY - AIR QUALITY
- Message-ID: <1992Dec21.203908.1292@hpcvaac.cv.hp.com>
- Date: 21 Dec 92 20:39:08 GMT
- References: <gnc.343.724949215@ace.acadiau.ca>
- Organization: Hewlett-Packard Company, Corvallis, Oregon USA
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- gnc@ace.acadiau.ca (GRAHAM CHEESEMAN) writes:
- : While I am very attentive to wearing ear protectors and safety glasses while
- : using stationary power tools, I limit respirator usage to finishing. I
- : realize that organic vapors pose a threat to health, but what about fine
- : wood dust? Should woodworkers use dust protection and if so what type
- : of filter is adequate? Is the dust from certain wood species more harmful
- : than that from others? Like many DIYs, I work in a small basement with
- : limited air circulation, so the dust can become a nuisance, but is it
- : harmful?
-
- Wood dust is not good for you - wear a dust mask.
-
- Some woods are rather toxic. I do not have my references handy, so cannot
- give specifics. Also, some people have allergic reactions to certain types
- of wood.
-
- Bill
-