Printers as good as Smoking!
I've long heard rumors that the fine particulate dust used in laser
printer toner cartridges may be a health risk. It certainly makes
sense: Not all of that stuff can stick to the paper, and if you've ever
spilled toner you know there's no way it can be good for your lungs.
Now a controlled study is confirming the information, saying that 30
percent of all laser printers tested emit dangerous particles described
as "causing lasting damage on the scale of inhaled cigarette smoke." These tiny particles lodge deep in the lungs and can lead to anything from lung irritation to full-on cancer.
Above is an extract from an article posted in tech.yahoo.com. Read the full article here.
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Above is an extract from an article posted in tech.yahoo.com. Read the full article here.
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