Wood dust exposure video

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Type of item
Visual resources
Country
Spojené království
2013

English

Description

The wood dust exposure video 'Clean your act up' demonstrates the high exposures that can result from sweeping up and blowing down wood chips and dust in comparison with using a vacuum cleaner with a filter system.

Access tool

URL
https://www.hse.gov.uk/woodworking/wood-dust-exposure.htm

Other data

Provider
Provider name (English)
HSE — Health and Safety Executive
Provider name (Original)
HSE - Health and Safety Executive
Provider url:
HSE - Health and Safety Executive
http://www.hse.gov.uk
Type of provider
National authorities, ministries, etc.
Tasks covered
Cleaning or Disinfecting
Woodworking
Biological hazard
Not applicable
Hazard - physical state
Dusts
Hazard - health effects
Allergens
Carcinogens
Irritants
Exposure route
Inhalation
Substance Description

Wood dust

Prevention measures
Level 2. Technical measures, e.g. local exhaust ventilation
Level 3. Reducing / minimising the risk by personal measures (PPE)
Hygiene measures
Purpose of the material
Awareness raising
Guidance
Target group
All (no specific target group)