Engine exhaust and some of
its constituents, and some dust created
of California to cause cancer, birth
defects and other reproductive harm.
by power sanding, sawing, grinding,
drilling and other construction activities
contains chemicals known to the State
Some examples of these chemicals are:
Lead from lead-based paints.
Crystalline silica from bricks.
Cement and other masonry products.
Arsenic and chromium from chemically
treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies,
depending on how often youdo thistype
of work. To reduce your exposure to
these chemicals: work in aALWAYS
well ventilated area, and work with
approved safety equipment, such as
dust masks that are specially designed
to filter out microscopic particles.