California Proposition 65 Warning
Faith Valley Tools is committed to safe workplace practice and the responsible practice of woodworking. We encourage the use of all protective equipment to prevent harm to health or the environment. As such, we wanted to include the following warnings as it relates to California Proposition 65.
What is Proposition 65?
Proposition 65 requires businesses to provide warnings to Californians about significant exposures to chemicals that cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Exposure to these chemicals may take place when products are acquired or used. Exposure may also occur in homes, workplaces, or other environments in California. By requiring that this information be provided, Proposition 65 enables Californians to make informed decisions about their exposures to these chemicals.
Proposition 65 also prohibits California businesses from knowingly discharging significant amounts of listed chemicals into sources of drinking water.
Proposition 65 requires California to publish a list of chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. This list was first published in 1987, and must be updated at least once a year. It now includes over 900 chemicals.
Proposition 65 became law in November 1986, when California voters approved it by a 63-37 percent margin. The official name of Proposition 65 is the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986.
Learn more about how Proposition 65 warnings can help California consumers protect their health.
Warnings:
“WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.p65warnings.ca.gov."
Note: Even if you may not come in contact with or touch one component of the tools (rivets, knobs, handles, and other parts), we are still required to provide adequate consumer warning. To protect against exposure consider wearing gloves and/or wash hands after use. If you have specific questions regarding tools with this warning and about which specific component may contain a toxin, please contact us at (573)-397-6432 for more information.
Raw Wood
WARNING: Wood Dust created by Drilling, sawing, sanding or machining wood products can expose you to wood dust, a substance known to the State of California to cause cancer. Avoid inhaling wood dust or use a dust mask or other safeguards for personal protection.
https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/fact-sheets/wood-dust
Power Tools and Accessories
WARNING: The metal parts of these products contain Nickel compounds, a substance known to the State of California to cause cancer. None of these products are to come in contact with food and drinking water. Please wash your hands with soap and water after touching these products.
https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/search/nickel
Electrical Cords
WARNING: The wires of these products contain Nickel compounds, a substance known to the State of California to cause cancer. None of these products are to come in contact with food and drinking water. Please wash your hands with soap and water after touching these products.
https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/search/nickel
Hand Tools, Pneumatic Air fittings and Hoses containing Brass (a nickel alloy)
WARNING: The brass parts of these products contain Nickel compounds, a substance known to the State of California to cause cancer. None of these products are to come in contact with food and drinking water. Please wash your hands with soap and water after touching these products.
