Lemme get a pull on that toner cartridge...

[W1nTry]

*cough cough* dam....n... *coughs* ton...*coughs* ...er.... *cough* cartridge....*hawk*

Laser printers "as dangerous" as cigarettes

Spouting out dangerous chemicals

By Tamlin Magee: Tuesday 31 July 2007, 14:52

ACCORDING TO AUSSIE science boffs, an office laser printer could be as harsh on the lungs as a draw on a ciggie, with 30 per cent of laser printers coughing out potentially dangerous levels of chemicals into the air, reports The Sydney Morning Herald.

The particles emitted by these printers are capable of weasling their way into lungs and sticking around for lasting damage, comparable to puffing on a fag. Professor Lidia Morawska from the Queensland University of Technology reckons that it's definitely a a worry: "Ultra-fine particles are of most concern because they can penetrate deep into the lungs where they can pose a significant health threat."

Of 62 machines tested, it was found that 17 were high particle emitters. Other equipment was tested too, but it was found that printers are the most worrying source of lung-trouble. Much like fag smoke, the particles can cause your average respiratory troubles to Really Bad Things like cardiovascular problems or the big C.

The report, published in the American Chemical Society's Environmental Science and Technology journal, calls for government intervention and regulation. For the time being, it's advised that office management keeps rooms well ventilated.

[mailman166]

I tell u an office is the worse place to be yes... Laser printer poisoning, Noise from hard drives and fans deafening you, radiation from CRT's into your face and eyes, Carpel tunnels from ridiculous amounts of typing pressing the e key or the space bar with your left thumb... Think about it. Get in the know good posting mr admin guy...

[Cross]

so.....i can sue for poor safety practises?

lol and mailman you getting carpal tunnels from playing too much Warcraft

[Kaizen]

carpal tunnel from warcrack o.o
WARRRRRRRR..

anywho...office stuffies ..
so erm >_> i can say im sick from crt radiation! horray

* Kaizen will ev entually try this as an excuse for  day off

[Bob]

Dude i know fag is aussie slang for cigarette but that was too funny!!
LAWL!!!