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Additional References User Guide Definitions Credits Log Handling, Sorting and Storing Log Breakdown, Related Machinery and Facilities Dry Kilns and Facilities Lumber Storage Plant-Wide Hazards   >> Plant-Wide Hazards   Health Hazards Health hazards are associated with long-term exposure to certain substances or to excessive noise levels or vibrations. Health hazards can cause both immediate (acute) and longer-term (chronic) health effects. The following health hazards can affect sawmill workers:   > Work Areas >> Health Hazards > Vibration > Wood Dust > Cobalt Dust > UV Radiation > Tick-borne Illnesses > Noise and Hearing Loss > Diesel Exhaust > Poisonous Plants > Chemicals > Cold Stresses > Heat Stresses > Miscellaneous Log and Lumber Processing > Traffic Flow/Control > Electrical > Lockout/Tagout | Home | Log Handling | Log Breakdown | Dry Kilns | Lumber Storage | | Plant-Wide Hazards | Definitions | Additional References | User Guide | Credits |

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