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5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
￭ Use of this blower can generate dust and other
substances containing chemicals known to cause
respiratory problems, cancer, birth defects and other
reproductive harm.
– Consult governmental agencies such as ECCC,
CCOHS and PHAC and other authoritative sources
on hazardous materials if you are unfamiliar with the
risks associated with the particular substances with
which you are working.
￭ Inhalation of certain dusts, especially organic dusts such
as mold or pollen, can cause susceptible persons to have
an allergic or asthmatic reaction. Substantial or repeated
inhalation of dust or other airborne contaminants,
especially those with a smaller particle size, may cause
respiratory or other illnesses. This includes wood dust,
especially from hardwoods, but also from some softwoods
such as Western Red Cedar.
– Control dust at the source where possible.
– To the extent possible, operate the blower so that
the wind or operating process directs any dust, mist
or other particulate matter raised by the blower away
from the operator.
– When respirable dust or other particulate matter
cannot be kept at or near background levels, always
wear a respirator that is approved by PHAC and
rated for worksite-specific conditions. Follow the
recommendations of governmental authorities (e.g.,
CCOHS/PHAC) and occupational and trade
associations.
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￭ If the surrounding ground is coated with a chemical
substance, such as pesticide or herbicide:
– Read and follow the instructions and warnings that
accompanied the substance coating the vegetation
or surrounding ground.
￭ Breathing asbestos dust is dangerous and can cause
severe or fatal injury, respiratory illness or cancer,
including mesothelioma. The use and disposal of
asbestos-containing products is strictly regulated by
CCOHS and ECCC.
– Do not use your blower to blow or disturb asbestos
or asbestos-containing products.
– Stop work immediately and contact the relevant
state and local authorities and/or ECCC, your
employer or local CCOHS representative if you have
reason to believe that you might be disturbing
asbestos.
￭ Dust with silica in its composition may contain crystalline
silica. Silica is a basic component of sand, quartz, brick,
clay, granite and numerous other minerals and rocks,
including masonry and concrete products. Repeated and /
or substantial inhalation of airborne crystalline silica can
cause serious or fatal respiratory disease, including
silicosis. In addition, the state of California and some other
authorities have listed respirable crystalline silica as a
substance known to cause cancer. When encountering
such materials, always follow the respiratory precautions
mentioned above.
￭ If the substance being blown is a commercial substance,
review the material safety data sheet for that substance
and / or consult the material manufacturer / supplier. The
state of California and some other authorities, for
instance, have published lists of substances known to
cause cancer, reproductive harm, etc.
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