Understanding the Dangers of Wood Dust

Download this free whitepaper to understand how to manage wood dust using Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) solutions.

How dangerous is wood dust and how can I protect myself and others?

The hazards arising from wood dust will vary according to the type of wood being used. Composite materials, such as MDF and plywood, comprise a mixture of hardwoods and softwoods but present an additional potential risk from the bonding materials used in their construction and their formaldehyde content.

In 2020, the EH40/2005 ‘Workplace exposure limits’ was revised, specifying that exposure limits for Hardwood dusts has reduced from 5mg.m3 to 3mg.m3, and if hardwood dusts are mixed with other wood dusts, the new WEL will apply to all wood dusts present in that mixture.

Download this whitepaper to learn more about respirable dust particles and how you can protect your workforce by following the hierarchy of control.