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,
drillingand otherconstruction activities
contains chemicals known to the State
Some examples of these chemicals are:
Leadfrom lead-basedpaints.
Crystallinesilica frombricks.
Cementand othermasonry products.
Arsenicand chromiumfromchemically
treatedlumber.
Your risk from these exposuresvaries,
dependingon howoften 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.