Dust exposure

[rudyeng]

Hey guys I wanted to share some information about dust. We talk about cab dust all of the time but never really think much about it. I don't really trail ride and have limited dust problems in the Everglades. I use sun glasses and a neck gaiter when in semi dusty conditions. My exposure is very low but look into the long term exposure studies. ( silica dust exposure )

This is really a big deal especially if you have kids. When you google the effects of trail riding in dusty conditions it will shock you.

Best of luck !

Rudy

 

[Admin]

 

[rudyeng]

This one article is a little aggressive but worth reading

Researchers raise health concerns about off-road vehicles and inhalation of asbestos

Preventing injuries may not be the only reason children shouldn't use off-road vehicles (ORVs). In a new study, public health scientists raise concerns that people who use ORVs in many regions of the country may face exposure to hazardous mineral fibers.

www.sciencedaily.com

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In a new study, public health scientists raise concerns that people who use ORVs in many regions of the country may face exposure to hazardous mineral fibers. These include naturally occurring asbestos and erionite -- an asbestos-like material that occurs in sedimentary rocks of the western United States.

Most of the deposits are located along the Appalachian Mountains and ranges in the West and Southwest, especially California.

"ORVs have been designed to operate in rugged, unpaved terrain, and they can produce copious amounts of dust," says Chris Wolfe, MS, an epidemiologist at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and lead author of the study. "During off-roading in these areas, asbestos and other mineral fibers can become airborne as a component of the dust generated by ORVs. This puts riders -- particularly children -- at risk of inhalation exposure, but the dust can also be blown to other areas and may pose a risk to others. We found that a substantial amount of ORV trails are located within 20 miles of a naturally occurring asbestos deposit."

 

[HondaTech]

Gonna die someday, might as well enjoy life.

Just Big Brother government trying to keep people from having freedom to do whatever we want.

 

[rudyeng]

Okay wife thinks I'm nuts but this is how I would remedy extreme cabin dust during a low speed high dust environment. I always wear a neck gaiter but thinking of cutting this into my roof and creating a forced air system below the roof. it would pressurize the cabin with clean air (1730 CFM) in series with a 14" round air filter and aluminum top.

Yeah it sounds crazy but it may work. Imagine 1730 CFM of clean air blown in as needed.

Possible solution: Cut 12" hole in roof. Install 12" fan, install filter, cut out aluminum round piece to seal filter. It will absolutely introduce clean forced air into the cab.

 

[GWH]

Okay wife thinks I'm nuts but this is how I would remedy extreme cabin dust during a low speed high dust environment. I always wear a neck gaiter but thinking of cutting this into my roof and creating a forced air system below the roof. it would pressurize the cabin with clean air (1730 CFM) in series with a 14" round air filter and aluminum top.

Yeah it sounds crazy but it may work. Imagine 1730 CFM of clean air blown in as needed.

Possible solution: Cut 12" hole in roof. Install 12" fan, install filter, cut out aluminum round piece to seal filter. It will absolutely introduce clean forced air into the cab.

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Go for it !and send pictures.Bring it out to southern Nevada,there’s plenty of dust out here,as well as the asbestos warnings.Mind u I worked as a mechanic for 26 years,and now I’m employed by a marble granite counter top company,seen plenty of both.I’m more concerned about r political direction.

 

[WagginTail]

Wolf snout works well for dust

Dust Masks and Goggles - Wolfsnout

wolfsnout.net

 

[Coeus]

Wolf snout works well for dust

Dust Masks and Goggles - Wolfsnout

wolfsnout.net

Anyone use these for kids or their goggles for dust?!? My kids deal but Xmas is coming up

 

[WagginTail]

Anyone use these for kids or their goggles for dust?!? My kids deal but Xmas is coming up

I've never used their goggles. I have two of their dust masks. I don't see why they wouldn't work for kids

 

[Coeus]

I've never used their goggles. I have two of their dust masks. I don't see why they wouldn't work for kids

Kids wear motocross helmets and they hate the goggles we have now.. trying to keep them interested to gain more grit to STFU and deal

 

[ODAMO]

Okay wife thinks I'm nuts but this is how I would remedy extreme cabin dust during a low speed high dust environment. I always wear a neck gaiter but thinking of cutting this into my roof and creating a forced air system below the roof. it would pressurize the cabin with clean air (1730 CFM) in series with a 14" round air filter and aluminum top.

Yeah it sounds crazy but it may work. Imagine 1730 CFM of clean air blown in as needed.

Possible solution: Cut 12" hole in roof. Install 12" fan, install filter, cut out aluminum round piece to seal filter. It will absolutely introduce clean forced air into the cab.

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Maybe staying home might be Safer for you?

 

[TripleB]

Kids wear motocross helmets and they hate the goggles we have now.. trying to keep them interested to gain more grit to STFU and deal

Reece uses the kids wolfsnout. She's not complained. Never tried their goggles. I've got
Multiple wolfsnouts that the wife and older sons use when they go. My sons won't ride without 1.

 

[ODAMO]

265cc Gas Walk Behind Blower, 1700 cfm Max. Air Flow, 200 mph Max. Air Speed​

 

[Remington]

Reece uses the kids wolfsnout. She's not complained. Never tried there goggles. I've got
Multiple wolfsnouts that the wife and older sons use when they go. My sons won't ride without 1.

We have the wolfsnouts and there goggles. I didnt care for the goggles but the wife loves it

 

[NTCPrezJB]

Anyone use these for kids or their goggles for dust?!? My kids deal but Xmas is coming up

Mr Sixteen+2 and I have been using them for several years. Ms November has worn one the few times that she has rode as well. They work great.

Never tried their goggles but I’ve used ONeal/Fox/Answer/100/and others and they’ve all been fine. The $50-ish ones are worth the extra over the $20-ish ones IMHO.

 

[NH Rider]

Eggs may be bad for you too. Only the study didn't isolate eggs from people who ate bacon, and buttered toast for breakfast every day for years. So if you compare oatmeal and plain nonfat yogurt to eggs bacon and butter every morning...yeah must have veen the eggs contributing to heart attacks.

My grandfather smoked for over 60 years. Back around when ge was 75 and still doing a pack and a half to two packs a day the doctor tested his lungs and said he was in excellent condition. Never had any lung problems. His wife however got emphysema and eventually died at a much younger age than him.

Dust is not good to breathe but the farmers I know tilled fields for years in no enclosed cab and would have dust literally rolling down their backs. Many are still alive and strong as an oxe. You could never breathe as much dust as these people have.

When you can minimize dust do it. Wearing a covering over your nose and mouth will drastically cut down on what you breathe in. If you are still petrified of dust then you could always sell your machine and take up skiing.

 

[rudyeng]

Wolfsnout looks like a fantastic product. I'm going to order the dust mask/goggle combo.

Best of luck !

Rudy

 

[WagginTail]

Wolfsnout looks like a fantastic product. I'm going to order the dust mask/goggle combo.

Best of luck !

Rudy

Let us know how you like them

 

[trigger]

I've had a Wolfsnout for yrs, worn it a few times. They work but are still a lot like wearing a mask, which sucks so I'd prefer to eat a good amount of dust before putting it on. I use motorcycle glasses that have a foam seal around them, they work for me. Wife wears contacts and would still get dust in her eyes so I got her some Bug Eyes goggles. Happy trails.

 

[Bighat]

I can fix it. Always be in front.

 

[GWH]

Wolfsnout looks like a fantastic product. I'm going to order the dust mask/goggle combo.

Best of luck !

Rudy

If u are serious about dust,The Legimate off roaders use a pumper system, very similar to ur drawing.The difference is the filtered air is pumped to sealed helmet,thru tubes.I don’t have children,if I did I would go that way.