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OSHA says breathing airborne wood dust from sanding and cutting may cause allergic breathing problems and what else?

Cancer, along with allergic and non-allergic respiratory symptoms.

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  1. Cancer ✔
  2. Loss of color vision
  3. Brittle bones

Why: OSHA lists allergic respiratory symptoms, non-allergic respiratory symptoms and cancer as possible effects of airborne wood particles. That is why dust collection and a good mask matter, not just a broom.

Huh, didn't know that: OSHA says wood dust exposures are addressed in specific OSHA standards for general industry.

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Answer: Cancer. OSHA lists allergic respiratory symptoms, non-allergic respiratory symptoms and cancer as possible effects of airborne wood particles. That is why dust collection and a good mask matter, not just a broom.

  1. OSHA Wood Dust safety and health topic www.osha.gov/wood-dust
    may cause allergic respiratory symptoms, mucosal and non-allergic respiratory symptoms, and cancer.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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