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Workshop Respiratory Safety

If you haven’t been woodworking for very long, then you may not be aware of one of the biggest dangers present in your shop. And I’m not talking about the obvious stuff, like sharp, spinning blades and errant hammer strikes. While these pose hazards of their own, there’s one menace that can cause problems long after the machines are turned off and the tools are put away — fine wood dust particles.

If left unchecked, wood dust particles created from cutting and sanding operations can float

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