Gas Fume Inhalation - harmful? how to minimize risk? Posted: 11-01-07 16:14pm
I have been doing landscaping this past
summer and will continue it into the fall.
All day I have a constant stream of fumes
coming from the equipment I use. Is the
constant inhalation of these fumes emitted
by the gas powered machines harmful to my
physiological or mental state? If so, how
are they harmful? And what can I do to
minimize my level of risk?
Thanks,
Sam
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ratdog
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 09 Nov 2007 Posts: 6 Location: Calif,
Engine Fumes Posted: 11-16-07 02:57am
Sam,
Landscaping engines by and large don't
have regulated emissions.
Internal combustion engines emit
mechanical energy, sound, carbon dioxide,
water & heat.
The additional bad stuff can include
unburnt hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide,
nitrogen oxides, particulates, etc.
Keep engines serviced and well tuned to
minimize pollutants.
See if the equipment mfg. can supply an
accessory 3-way catalytic converter &
heat guard.
Wear a dust mask with activated charcoal
& eye/hearing protection & sun
block.
You're wise for considering this. By the
time you feel problems many times much
damage is already done.
Also contact your local osha dept. for
additional risk management info.
