Post by Teachndad on Nov 21, 2021 12:13:06 GMT -8
Hello Friends,
I am wondering if I used the wrong type of respirator for the work I did yesterday on my trailer.
Yesterday, I was sanding the excess body filler like Bondo after topping off some of the countersunk screw holes in the plywood floor of my Westerner. I used a belt sander to sand off any excess to smooth out the top surface. The can of body filler came with a lot of serious hazard warnings on the can. I wore long pants, long sleeves, rubber gloves, goggles over my eyeglasses and ear plugs and the brand new P95 dual cartridge respirator pictured below. My head was not covered.
I worked outside in the sunlight with temps in the 70’s and a slight breeze. I finished early afternoon after about 2 hours. I felt fine afterwards and went on my day merrily after disposing of all the gear.
But then, I wake up this morning after 6 hours of sleep and I am a little dizzy with a little bit of vertigo. This uncomfortable sensation stayed with me for at least 7 hours, but diminished over time. At the time of this post, I am gradually feeling better, the windows are open for fresh air and my appetite is starting to come back as well as my energy.
Despite my efforts to be safe from the dust yesterday, I am wondering if any fumes/particles still came through the mask filters or did I need a different respirator. I made sure the mask was tight and I am familiar with the straps and how to tighten the mask on my face. I am positive there were no leaks, but that’s only because I never smelled anything. So, I assumed the respirator was blocking the fumes as well as dust created from sanding.
This same dizziness has only happened to me 3 or 4 times in my life and the scenario is always the same. It’s always the next day after working with chemicals. In those instances, I was not wearing a respirator.
Clearly, there are other chemicals that I will have to deal with to continue with my restoration like shellac. I would rather like to avoid a repeat. (If chemicals are the culprit)
Rod
I am wondering if I used the wrong type of respirator for the work I did yesterday on my trailer.
Yesterday, I was sanding the excess body filler like Bondo after topping off some of the countersunk screw holes in the plywood floor of my Westerner. I used a belt sander to sand off any excess to smooth out the top surface. The can of body filler came with a lot of serious hazard warnings on the can. I wore long pants, long sleeves, rubber gloves, goggles over my eyeglasses and ear plugs and the brand new P95 dual cartridge respirator pictured below. My head was not covered.
I worked outside in the sunlight with temps in the 70’s and a slight breeze. I finished early afternoon after about 2 hours. I felt fine afterwards and went on my day merrily after disposing of all the gear.
But then, I wake up this morning after 6 hours of sleep and I am a little dizzy with a little bit of vertigo. This uncomfortable sensation stayed with me for at least 7 hours, but diminished over time. At the time of this post, I am gradually feeling better, the windows are open for fresh air and my appetite is starting to come back as well as my energy.
Despite my efforts to be safe from the dust yesterday, I am wondering if any fumes/particles still came through the mask filters or did I need a different respirator. I made sure the mask was tight and I am familiar with the straps and how to tighten the mask on my face. I am positive there were no leaks, but that’s only because I never smelled anything. So, I assumed the respirator was blocking the fumes as well as dust created from sanding.
This same dizziness has only happened to me 3 or 4 times in my life and the scenario is always the same. It’s always the next day after working with chemicals. In those instances, I was not wearing a respirator.
Clearly, there are other chemicals that I will have to deal with to continue with my restoration like shellac. I would rather like to avoid a repeat. (If chemicals are the culprit)
Rod
