Health Issues that come with Lawn care

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[Martywdx]

Lawn care business tips

Originally Posted by cruzgardening when im in the shower and i clean my nose and clear my throat i get black snot, i know its gross but any idea of how that affect us Lawn Care providers? I don't notice black snot so much in the summer. But this fall has been very dry,and picking up leaves is a very dusty job. My eyes are red and my throat and lungs are tight with black snot even with mask and goggles. I tap out the engine air filter after every job and it full of crap. That can not be good for lungs.

[Steve]

Does anyone wear one of those light air masks? You gotta figure if your equipment air filter is clogged, a mask could really help.

[cruzgardening]

Originally Posted by Martywdx

I don't notice black snot so much in the summer. But this fall has been very dry,and picking up leaves is a very dusty job. My eyes are red and my throat and lungs are tight with black snot even with mask and goggles. I tap out the engine air filter after every job and it full of crap. That can not be good for lungs.

yeah thats where my concern comes from but i guess every career has its problems