Destination Santé reported on 20th March 2007 that it was well known that wood dust can cause cancer. In France around 308,000 workers are exposed to it, and they run the risk of developing cancer of the corpora cavernosa, in the upper respiratory tract.
Most at risk are those who work in the building and furniture industries. In France the occupational exposure limit is set at 1mg of dust per cubic metre of air, but over half of workers are exposed to higher levels.
Those who spend all day, sanding, sawing and drilling in enclosed areas are particularly at risk, though DIY enthusiasts are also vulnerable. Professional quality respiratory protection equipment has been proved effective in protecting against inhalation of dust.
Today, cancers due to inhalation of wood dust are the second most common industrial cancer after those caused by asbestos. To read the full story, click on the link below,
http://www.destinationsante.com/en_depeche.php?id_rubrique=252&id_article=21142&cat=1
For more information, visit the website of the UK Health and Safety Executive:
http://www.hse.gov.uk/woodworking/dust.htm
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