Breathing in Dust at Work??
Question: I have been working for FedEx the last couple of months as a handler. We work in this big warehouse where there is lots of dust and after everyday you can see some of it on your clothes, and there is enough that when you blow your nose it - you can see black dust. It is not if there is a thin cloud of dust when you are working. It can't be seen, but nonetheless, it is there. I was wondering if there are any long term health effects of working in this type of environment. I have not experienced any side effects, and I am wondering how bad it could be since there have been people who have worked there for many years without experiencing any problems. Thanks.
Answers: You could wear a dust mask. I have had this when cleaning house with lots of dust...but not 40 hrs a week for years..
Use a Dust Mask.
Wipe Off your clothes Before you go home to
Depends on if you have allergies or not. I would suggest you get a mask and wear to protect yourself
Over time it can cause a lot of respiratory problems. My husband and I work in a smokehouse and breath in pit smoke for hours, we both have chronic bronchitis and asthma now. I would suggest wearing a dust mask and rinsing off as much as possible.
Anything you breathe in is going to your lungs, you are best off if you wear a paper filter or a respirator of some sort. Dust particles settle in your lungs, just like asbestos. Later in life this can be hazardous to your overall health
of course there are long term effects as is everything maybe not 2-4 years but 5-7 years. maybe longer pending on the type of dust. Keep in mind most dust particles are harmful especially long term and continueous encounters with the dust.
If you already have allergies this environment will irritate it-wear a face mask who cares how it looks-your health is more important, right. Thank heavens it's only for the summer. Think about your lungs and hard they are trying to expel this stuff.
Answers: You could wear a dust mask. I have had this when cleaning house with lots of dust...but not 40 hrs a week for years..
Use a Dust Mask.
Wipe Off your clothes Before you go home to
Depends on if you have allergies or not. I would suggest you get a mask and wear to protect yourself
Over time it can cause a lot of respiratory problems. My husband and I work in a smokehouse and breath in pit smoke for hours, we both have chronic bronchitis and asthma now. I would suggest wearing a dust mask and rinsing off as much as possible.
Anything you breathe in is going to your lungs, you are best off if you wear a paper filter or a respirator of some sort. Dust particles settle in your lungs, just like asbestos. Later in life this can be hazardous to your overall health
of course there are long term effects as is everything maybe not 2-4 years but 5-7 years. maybe longer pending on the type of dust. Keep in mind most dust particles are harmful especially long term and continueous encounters with the dust.
If you already have allergies this environment will irritate it-wear a face mask who cares how it looks-your health is more important, right. Thank heavens it's only for the summer. Think about your lungs and hard they are trying to expel this stuff.
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