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Guideline #1.
Always be considerate of bystanders and adjoining property.
Debris should never be blown in the direction of people. No one wants to be pelted by particles of sand and debris. It can take one’s breath away. It is almost a certainty that there will be a complaint. People have been known to become hostile. Some see it as a type of assault and have even called the police.
On the other hand, a neighbor or passerby will smile back at you when you idle down your blower and point the nozzle away. They usually realize that you are only doing your job and will give you credit for being courteous.
Respect other people’s property. Do not blow material at automobiles or on neighbor’s lawns and driveways. This could start retaliatory action. They may blow it back… with interest.
Watch out for open windows and doors. Pointing the blower nozzle at or toward an open door will not only send debris into someone’s home, but it directs and increases the noise they must endure. Why call attention to what you are doing. Close the door.
Keep in mind that it is not only the neighbor and passerby that deserves consideration. If you are working on someone’s property as a contractor, you should always be considerate of the owner, his or her property and everyone living there. Being inconsiderate here is a sure way to lose your contract.
The best practice is to be aware of who is around you at all times and know where the debris is being blown. Always be considerate, courteous and conscientious.
