Episode 29 - Cutting Board Safety, Wood Dust Allergies, & Cancer Risk (w/ Dr. Seri Robinson)

Should you cut raw meat on wooden cutting boards? Do the bacteria grow inside the cutting board?  Is plastic better?  Should you use a finish on wood cutting boards?  How often do SERIOUS allergies develop from breathing in wood dust?  Should you always wear a mask?  What is the risk of cancer for woodworkers?  IF YOU'VE BEEN CURIOUS OR CARE ABOUT ANY OF THESE QUESTIONS, YOU SHOULD LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE!

In this episode, we speak with Professor of Wood Anatomy at OSU, Dr. Seri Robinson, about these EXTREMELY  important topics.  Seri has dedicated years of laboratory research towards addressing these topics and leads a wonderful discussion.  A rare occurrence in the maker space where two Ph.D. scientists (Paul & Seri) work together to deconvolute these important topics, cut through fear and misinformation, and come away with real world pragmatic recommendations.

For more reading on these topics, here is a link to Seri's book ⁠"Living with Wood: A Guide for Toymakers, Hobbyists, Crafters, and Parents" ⁠

and Seri's Patreon all about Wood Safety: http://www.patreon.com/woodsafety

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