What is the name of your state? California
I work at a company that pours cat litter refills. The cat litter is a clumping clay-based formula, both scented and unscented. My problem is that a lot of dust and fumes come up and there is a lack of ventilation at the machine that pours the litter out. There is a plastic flap in the front that does not meet all the way, which is usually fastened open anyway.
My breathing seems to be worse on days that I have to be around the machine a lot. It often gets so bad that I begin coughing. I have also had colds and sinus problems more frequently since I started working here. I have talked to co-workers and I'm not the only one who has had this problem.
I'm not to the point of wanting to sue the company-- I just want to prevent major health problems before they happen. I'd like to know how to go about finding out just how dangerous breathing these fumes in on a daily basis is, and how I should go about making this a safer enviroment for myself if this is what's worsening my respiratory problems lately. (I have already expressed my concern with management and they don't seem to care).
I work at a company that pours cat litter refills. The cat litter is a clumping clay-based formula, both scented and unscented. My problem is that a lot of dust and fumes come up and there is a lack of ventilation at the machine that pours the litter out. There is a plastic flap in the front that does not meet all the way, which is usually fastened open anyway.
My breathing seems to be worse on days that I have to be around the machine a lot. It often gets so bad that I begin coughing. I have also had colds and sinus problems more frequently since I started working here. I have talked to co-workers and I'm not the only one who has had this problem.
I'm not to the point of wanting to sue the company-- I just want to prevent major health problems before they happen. I'd like to know how to go about finding out just how dangerous breathing these fumes in on a daily basis is, and how I should go about making this a safer enviroment for myself if this is what's worsening my respiratory problems lately. (I have already expressed my concern with management and they don't seem to care).