Woodworkers follow strict safety precautions to reduce the risk of injury. Work sites usually are noisy so workers wear earplugs. Although they stand most of the day, woodworkers who work in manufacturing plants have less physically demanding jobs. Workers are occasionally exposed to chemicals from finishes. Those who do finishing work wear dust or vapor masks and protective safety suits.
Some finishers work in special rooms where all vapors and particles are removed from the air.
These workers do not wear as much protective gear. Some woodworkers belong to a union. Wages vary with level of training, experience and location. Entry level wages may be lower. Pay varies by industry and geographic region.