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U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services Adds Wood Dust to Its List of Known Human Carcinogens
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On December 11, 2002 the National Institute of Health (NIH) published its 10th biennial Report on Toxic Substances and added wood dust generated by saw mills, furniture & cabinet makers, and other woodworking industries to its list of human carcinogenic substances. The Report is published every two years by the NIH's National Toxicology Program. |
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Following are some key excerpts from the official report which relate to wood dust. |
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This, the tenth edition of the report, was forwarded to Congress and released to the public today by the Department of Health and Human Services. It was prepared by the National Toxicology Program, an arm of the HHS located at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, one of the National Institutes of Health. The reports are published every two years after lengthy study and scientific reviews by three successive expert panels of government and non-government scientists. |
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Also, newly listed as "known" causes of cancer in humans are broad spectrum ultraviolet radiation, weather generated by the sun or by artificial sources; wood dust created in cutting and shaping wood; nickel compounds and beryllium and its compounds commonly used in industry. Beryllium and beryllium compounds are not new to the list but was previously listed as "reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen." |
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Listed as a "known human carcinogen" in this report, wood dust is created when machines and tools cut, shape and finish wood. Wood dust is particularly prevalent in sawmills, furniture manufacture and cabinet making. According to the report, unprotected workers have a higher risk of cancers of the nasal cavities and sinuses. |
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If you would like to discuss how Aget Dust Equipment can help solve your wood dust problems, please call:
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Mr. Richard Olsaver |
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1-800-832 AGET (2438) |
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For the full report please visit NIEHS web-site at:
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http://www.niehs.nih.gov/oc/news/10thrc.htm
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