Hazards - taken from Health Hazards Manual for Artists , by Michael McCann Woodworkers are subject to a large number of occupational health problems resulting from exposure to woods, solvents, preservatives, adhesives, noise and vibration. This disease only becomes evident about 40 years after first exposure. The same risks may apply for softwood workers. Woodworkers are also in the high risk category for solvent, preservative and adhesive exposure. The danger of white fingers is increased if the worker's hands are chilled.
Permanent disability is possible if there is repeated exposure.
Power tool-using woodworkers should take requent work breaks, have comfortable hand grips on their equipment, and ensure that conditions allow them to keep their hands warm.