Wood is used in many different industries and for many different products. From furniture manufacturing to building houses and more, wood is extremely important. Unfortunately, when recreating wood into other items such as lumber or furniture, sawdust is created. Sawdust can have many hazardous side effects such as allergic reactions, decreased lung capacity, occupational asthma, and more!
There are many different things you can do to reduce the amount of dust in the air when working with wood. One of the most important things to do is to wear proper respiratory protection. Wearing the correct respiratory protection while cutting, processing, and finishing wood allows you to breathe easier by ensuring the amount of dust particles that enter your nose and lungs is greatly reduced.
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