Here is an interesting article on toxicity of wood and allergic reactions.
http://www.city-net.com/albertfp/toxic.htm
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Here is an interesting article on toxicity of wood and allergic reactions.
http://www.city-net.com/albertfp/toxic.htm
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Interesting, I think exposure to walnut dust decreased my ability to smell by about 50%. If I cut one board now, it's not unusual for me to sneeze. And I know I'm allergic to aromatic cedar.
As I am allergic to asprin, I was interested in the notes about willow and birch also.
I suppose I should start wearing a dustmask more often, that and get some better DC on some of my tools.
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My locksmith had to give up woodworking entirely a number of years ago due to a severe sensitivity to Walnut and then other dust...and he was a carver. He nearly cries when the topic turns to woodworking and I can't blame him. One table I often refer to for sensitivity is at: http://www.mimf.com/archives/toxic.htm Another good document is at: http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/wis30.pdf
Last edited by Jim Becker; 01-29-2004 at 3:31 PM.
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