London Plane's can be a pain.

[Gary Prentice]

Yeah im the same cant stand the masks, we allways seem to get issued whole roads of them just as the leaves come out... But thats local authority for you aha

 

If you're working for a LA I'd seriously consider discussing this further. If there is a risk of harm, which may possibly include discomfort, their risk assessment needs to address this.

 

Can they prove there are no long health affects of working on these? Have they done a COSHH assessment on them?

 

I'm not suggesting that you be awkward, just ask some questions which may help to raise awareness of the problem. Is there any reason why they can't be re-scheduled?

[Sully]

I find this issue hard to address as nothing is set in stone regarding health and safety. Today I coughed so hard I thought my guts were going to come out.

[Sully]

oh yeah...there is also a big grey area about when they become a problem. I say its as soon as the leaves emerge. right????????

Edited May 23, 2013 by Sully

[darrin]

Maybe this could help. http://www.jsp.co.uk/products/Respiratory-Protection/PowerCap-Active/CAE602-941-100_PowerCap-reg-Active-IP-International-Plug