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Coshh - Steps to control health risks in woodwork - guidance sheets

The guidance sheets listed below will provide you with the information you need to effectively control exposure to wood dust in the workplace.

Sawing

Shaping

Sanding

Other

 

 

Other relevant guidance sheets

Wood dust can cause occupational asthma. Using health surveillance checks that all your dust control measures are working effectively. Further advice on health surveillance is given in:

Does your work involve chemicals causing harm through skin contact. If so you should read the following guidance sheets: