Bill's Cyclone Medical Risks of Wood Dust

Details the risks of fine dust and presumes you have already read the Introduction and Dust Collection Basics sections. This Medical Risk section explains why fine airborne dust is doubly bad news for small shop woodworkers. The Wood Toxicity Table lists woods containing chemicals that can be poisonous, strong irritants, and sensitizers, which can cause a build up of allergic reactions and can increase the risk of cancer.