Executive Summary

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Purpose of the Survey99 study.

Methods

1. Survey Design

Intention, Administration, Affiliation of Survey99 Author, Design Consultant and Administration of Survey99

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2. Limitations

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3. Selection of Participants

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4. Total number of completed surveys.

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Findings

1. Participant Backgrounds

Includes zip codes, age, income, gender, own or rent/lease residence, health and knowledge of health issues.

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2. Residential Landscape Maintenance practices.

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3. Leaf Blower Use Patterns

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4. Lack of Protective Gear Use

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5. Other Findings
Includes Health Issues, Quality of Life Issues, Legislation, and Economics

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6. Conclusions and Recommendations

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I. A Zap Study Proposal

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II. Alternatives to Blower Use

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III. Specialty Catalogue Helpful Items

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IV. List of Widely Accepted Local Government Regulations

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V. List of Zip Codes represented in Survey99

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