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7. FAILURE TO ACCOUNT FOR
VENTILATION AND DUST
A lot of woodworkers who are starting their first shop
usually have inadequate ventilation and dust
management
It’s necessary in order to breathe easy and feel good.
Good air circulation will whisk away adhesives and
fumes from your finishes. The air is filled with fine dust,
as well as smoke, that is generated during various
operations like shaping. It needs to be removed and
replaced with fresh air.
Exposure to wood dust has long been associated with a
variety of adverse health effects, including dermatitis,
allergic respiratory effects, mucosal and nonallergic
respiratory effects, and cancer. Contact with the irritant