NIOSH lists Western red cedar dust among the wood-dust synonyms and identifies respiratory and skin effects, asthma, and potential occupational carcinogenicity in its Pocket Guide profile.
Source: CDC/NIOSH: NIOSH Pocket Guide — Wood dust ↗Dust entry
Western red cedar dust
Wood dust from Western red cedar and related woodworking operations, identified by NIOSH as a respiratory sensitizer and potential occupational carcinogen exposure.
Airborne form
dust
The form describes what is suspended in air at the point of exposure. A material can produce more than one form, such as dust during handling and fume during heating.
Health effects
eye irritationdermatitisrespiratory hypersensitivitygranulomatous pneumonitisasthmacoughwheezingsinusitispotential occupational cancer risk
Evidence
Controls
- local exhaust ventilation
- dust capture at tools
- housekeeping
- exposure monitoring
- appropriate respiratory protection