This apparatus may also be used for materials such as plastic and aluminium.
Psychological effects can include nervousness, tension, anger and irritability.
Acute exposure to high intensity, continuous noise affects the sensory cells in the cochlea of the inner ear, causing a temporary hearing loss. The fumes and dust produced by cutting the material on the bandsaw, can be highly toxic by inhalation. Dust produced can cause symptoms similar to chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Inhalation of dust and fume particles can cause lung, skin and nasal irritation. Allergic reactions to some types of dusts or fumes.