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Higher management came across an article about a potential risk from compost spores https://www.theguardian.com/sc...ce/2008/jun/13/medicalresearch

As I've got to turn our heaps this Easter and have a lung condition she has nagged me in to getting a face mask. I've had a quick look on Screwfix but not certain what type I need.

Any advice appreciated please

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One that seals as well as possible against your face with a filter fine enough to remove all the potentially damaging spores. That will probably be a cassette type replaceable filter.

Or, pick a slightly breezy day and work with the wind behind you!
 
Thanks for the replies. It wasn't certain if I needed one for dust or one for liquids for fungal spores
 
Some woods have fungal spores and other "nasties" the mask I use will cope with them. The proviso is as with any other respirator is that it needs to fit well.
 
Also check that the filter in your mask is the correct type, i.e. for dust/spores not chemical vapours.
 
I use these for when I go in my racing pigeon loft as I'm allergic to the bloom that comes off the feathers. As mentioned above what ever mask you get make sure you get the correct filters and change them regularly.

https://www.arco.co.uk/products/126002
 
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