Why is silica dust dangerous?
Materials that contain crystalline silica are not hazardous unless they are disturbed, generating small-sized particles that can get in your lungs. Once the dust is in your lungs, it can lead to a number of life-threatening and irreversible illnesses. This is an extremely important topic which Festool takes very seriously. Festool build their tools with dust safety foremost in mind, this is why Festool is a leader in the development of Dust Extractors and integrating with as many tools as possible to reduce risk.
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For more information see the Festool Dust Safety resource page >>
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