Wood Working - Information Sheet
English
Description
The leaflet explains about the health hazards from inhalation of wood dusts and provides information on technical measures to avoid dust formation in wood working. The use of respiratory protection is also described and recommended.
Other data
Sector / Industry covered
Prerada drva i povezane djelatnosti
Provider
Provider name (English)
Health and Safety Authority
Provider name (Original)
Health and Safety Authority
Type of provider
Tasks covered
Woodworking
Biological hazard
Not applicable
Hazard - physical state
Aerosols
Dusts
Hazard - health effects
Respiratory sensitizers
Carcinogens
Irritants/corrosives
Exposure route
Inhalation
Substance Description
Wood dusts and aerosols of chemicals used in woodworking, including adhesives, lacquers etc
Prevention measures
Level 2. Technical measures, e.g. local exhaust ventilation
Level 3. Reducing / minimising the risk by personal measures (PPE)
Purpose of the material
Awareness raising
Guidance
Target group
Workers