Many Cohoes residents don’t think of weed control as a “workplace risk”—but exposure can occur through common local realities:
- Lawn and garden maintenance at homes and rental properties, including repeated seasonal applications.
- Landscaping and property services for nearby commercial areas where herbicides may be applied to manage vegetation.
- Secondhand contact, such as residue brought home on work boots, equipment, or clothing.
- Proximity to treated areas, including properties adjacent to vegetation control zones.
In these situations, timing matters. People often only connect the dots after a diagnosis—sometimes months or years later—so documenting what you remember (and what you can still verify) is crucial.


