Wood dust, the invisible enemy

Type of item
MS information
Country
Frankrike
Year of publication
2005

French

Description

On the website a guidance document on preventing wood dust exposure is provided as well as several videos explaining good practice in exposure prevention, e.g. regarding exhaust ventilation of different tools and machinery or cleaning of workplaces.

Other data

Provider
Provider name (English)
Carsat Rhône-Alpes
Provider name (Original)
Carsat Rhône-Alpes
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
Level 2. Technical measures, e.g. local exhaust ventilation
Purpose of the material
General information
Guidance
Target group
Managers