Ski Waxing: A Respiratory Hazard

A recent study, conducted in partnership with Cross Country Ski Ontario, assessed ski wax rooms during competition preparation to determine if wax technicians, support staff, coaches, and athletes were being exposed to unsafe aerosol concentrations. It was found that while preparing skis, particulate became suspended in the surrounding air. This airborne particulate can then be inhaled and have potential acute and chronic health consequences to those exposed. This brochure aims to provided education that can help limit the risk and control for unnecessary exposure.