The following includes further information for choosing the right breathing protection for work in wood processing.

Softwood: sawing or grinding generates a fine dust that is not carcinogenic, unlike hardwood dust.

Hardwood: sawing or grinding generates a fine dust that is carcinogenic.

Paints: particular care should be taken when sanding down or removing paint from wood as there are some (especially older) paints that may contain harmful substances such as copper, chrome or arsenic.

Paints (containing chrome): particular care should be taken when sanding down or removing paint from wood as there are some (especially older) paints that may contain harmful substances such as copper, chrome or arsenic.

Soluble paints (contatining copper, chrome, arsenic): as is the case for sanding down paints, particular care should be taken when applying paints that may contain harmful substances such as copper, chrome or arsenic.