johnwilliamson062
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Have you ever had poison ivy rash on the palm of your hands?
Even people who are highly allergic rarely do.
The grip of my pistol does not directly contact my body with the holster I use.
The problem with woodworkers is mostly breathing in the sawdust. Saw dust not only has the oil, but is also sharp/abrasive which increases absorption. People who are unaware will start sanding something, breath the dust into their lungs, their lungs swell/close, and they don't even realize what is going on until they are on the floor. The spouse finds them a few hours later when (s)he checks the workshop because they didn't make it to dinner.
I have had reactions working with wood. Never hands. Only eyes and throat/lungs. I simply use a down-draft, 3M carbon cartridge mask, and safety goggles if working with a wood that has bothered me or is listed as toxic. I generally just stick with woods that don't bother me.
Finished grips don't pose much of a problem.
Even people who are highly allergic rarely do.
The grip of my pistol does not directly contact my body with the holster I use.
The problem with woodworkers is mostly breathing in the sawdust. Saw dust not only has the oil, but is also sharp/abrasive which increases absorption. People who are unaware will start sanding something, breath the dust into their lungs, their lungs swell/close, and they don't even realize what is going on until they are on the floor. The spouse finds them a few hours later when (s)he checks the workshop because they didn't make it to dinner.
I have had reactions working with wood. Never hands. Only eyes and throat/lungs. I simply use a down-draft, 3M carbon cartridge mask, and safety goggles if working with a wood that has bothered me or is listed as toxic. I generally just stick with woods that don't bother me.
Finished grips don't pose much of a problem.
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