Is it worth taking steps to reduce harmful vapors from OSB boards?

Suppose I want to use OSB for a home renovation project. The OSB will be permanently attached in a habitable part of the house. It will be exposed directly to the room, without any coating, films, or anything else covering it.

Does this type of usage pose a risk of exposing people in the room to harmful vapors? For example, there are some who claim the formaldehyde used for bonding OSB will release harmful emissions.

If so, is there anything that can be done to mitigate the risk? For example, if the boards are left in storage for several months, would the vapors be mostly "done", and the emissions from that point on become much smaller?

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