[Occupational hygiene in the plywood industry]

In plywood production the synthetic glue materials based on carbamide-formaldehyde and phenol-formaldehyde resins change the ambient air and increase the toxicity of products. High noise level, dust, chemicals harm the health status of workers. The total morbidity is characterized by prevalent catarrhal respiratory diseases and locomotor disorders. The final products differ in toxicity depended on formaldehyde content, which can be determined by perforation and chamber methods. Lower toxicity of resins, better organization of production and working schedule can reduce the harm to the workers' health.