The inhalation of wood dust is a risk factor for nasal sinus cancer. Wood dust: let's protect ourselves

Type of item
Visual resources
Country
France
Year of publication
2015

French

Description

The poster draws attention to that wood dust may cause cancer. It shows a head, drawn from wood dust, that is breathing in wood dust.

Other data

Provider
Provider name (English)
INRS — National institute of research and security
Provider name (Original)
INRS - Institut national de recherche et de sécurité
Type of provider
Tasks covered
Woodworking
Biological hazard
Not applicable
Hazard - physical state
Dusts
Hazard - health effects
Allergens
Carcinogens
Irritants
Exposure route
Inhalation
Substance Description

Wood dust

Prevention measures
Not applicable
Purpose of the material
Awareness raising
Target group
Workers