[Jewelry making - Article 00244] - Re: [Orchid] Unvented basement workspace and health

[joel4]

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>            The chemical fumes include: Hydrochloric acid Sulfuric acid
>     nail polish (they use it as an acid resist) acetone (to scrub off
>     the nail polish after copper plating) lacquer copper sulfate (don't
>     know if this releases fumes when exposed to the acids during
>     plating) 
>
>        So am I being a wimp, or am I right to be concerned about the
>     chemical stew I'm swimming in?  It doesn't seem to be affecting
>     the macaw upstairs, and birds are usually VERY sensitive to fumes. 
>
>     Sojourner 

    You are not being a wimp. An OSHA inspection would close the place
    down. You are probably doing long term damage to yourself by working
    in this environment. For complete information go to:
    http://www.allaboutosha.com/ You will find resources to help comply
    with OSHA regulations. You should show this information to your
    employer. 

Joel Schwalb
joel4 AT optonline.net
www.schwalbstudio.com

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