Wood Dust Dangers of Wood Dust Safety Talk Wood dust is 1 of 119 agents listed as “carcinogenic to humans” by the International Agency of Research on Cancer also known as IARC. A carcinogen is defined as any substance or agent that tends to produce a cancer. Many individuals are exposed to wood dust both in the workplace and at home.

OCCUPATIONS AT RISK FOR EXPOSURE TO WOOD DUST 

• Workers employed in logging, sawmills, furniture, and cabinet making.
• Carpenters.
• Cleaning or maintenance staff – activities where […]

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