[Jewelry making - Article 00113] - Re: [Orchid] Pregnancy safety

[rene howard]

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    When I was pregnant with my little one over 3 years ago, I was
    polishing and doing major/minor repair work. To protect yourself from
    inhaling polishing compounds if the equipment is not enclosed, invest
    in a box of surgical or painter's masks at the local pharmacy or
    hardware store. It's not so much the polishing compounds could hurt a
    baby as it iritates the sinuses. 

    We didn't have ventilation hoods over our benches but the area was
    about 12'x 14' in the shop. As long as the air gets circulated and
    the pieces being soldered are very clean it shouldn't be a problem.
    It also helps if the the shop uses cadmium free solder since some
    solders available still have that component and cadmium is a
    carcinogen. Also make a stand to not do any kind of lead soldering.
    It's awful to being with but since I couldn't get the hang of it
    anyway that was a plus. 

Best Wishes in having a little one!
Rene Howard



 
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