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471-478 A. Traumann, K. Reinhold and P. Tint
The model for assessment of health risks of dust connected with wood manufacturing in Estonia
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The model for assessment of health risks of dust connected with wood manufacturing in Estonia

A. Traumann, K. Reinhold and P. Tint*

Tallinn University of Technology, Ehitajate 5, EE19086 Tallinn, Estonia;
*Correspondence: piia.tint@ttu.ee

Abstract:

The Estonian woodworkers’ exposure to wood dust is investigated. The measurementequipment HazDust EPAM-5000 was used and the particle size was determined with themicroscope Axiolam ICc 3. On the basis of these measurements and literature data on wooddust hazardousness the model for determination of wood dust risk levels is worked out. The risklevel of wood dust in the Estonian wood-processing industry is III to IV on the five levels scale.The maximum wood dust concentration in the workplace air was 4.27 mg (m3)-1 and registeredby the polishing of window details. The better work conditions in the industry have been gainedwith effective ventilation and consistent cleaning of the workrooms. On the basis of theinvestigation it has been concluded that the working conditions in the wood processing industryin Estonia in 2012 have been improved considerably over the years 1990–2000.

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