Specification

SAWING, SANDING OR MACHINING WOOD PRODUCTS CAN PRODUCE WOOD
DUST WHICH CAN CAUSE A FLAMMABLE OR EXPLOSIVE HAZARD.
WOOD DUST MAY CAUSE LUNG, UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN
IRRITATION. SOME WOOD SPECIES MAY CAUSE DERMATITIS AND/OR ALLERGIC
RESPIRATORY EFFECTS. THE INTERNATIONAL AGENCY FOR RESEARCH ON
CANCER (IARC) HAS CLASSIFIED WOOD DUST AS A NASAL CARCINOGEN IN
HUMANS.
• Avoid dust contact with ignition source.
• Sweep or vacuum dust for recovery or disposal.
• Avoid prolonged or repeated breathing of wood dust in air.
• Avoid dust contact with eyes and skin.
• FIRST AID: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. In case of contact, flush eyes and
skin with water. If irritation persists, call a physician.
For additional information, see the Material Safety Data Sheet.
Simpson Lumber Company, LLC
917 East 11th Street, Tacoma, WA 98421-3039
253-779-6429
CAUTION
Wood Dust
(For All Untreated Wood and Untreated Wood Products)
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Notes:
1. Preventative measures and first aid instruction (shown as bulleted items above) are not required
on labels, but may be added voluntarily.
2. Labels must be legible and prominently displayed. There are no specific requirements for size,
color, or any specified text.
3. This label is designed to address the requirements of the OSHA Hazard Communication
Standard with respect to wood dust. You may want to consult other sources such as the American
National Standards Institute for general guidance on the preparation of warnings.
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