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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?

Q: 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?

: 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.

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Dr. Tinuola Adeyanju answered

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.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 6/10/2021

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A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tinuola Adeyanju answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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