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Cleaning out & shredding lots of paper. years and years worth! when we empty the shredder there is a lot of dust. we try to cover our nose and mouth. any dangers of inhaling? its a few hours a day shredding a week exposure. almost done?
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You do not know what is in the dust, it is better to take precaution and just use face mask for the duration of work rather than wonder.
Answered 6/10/2021
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