Re: [MV] old fire extinguisher

Glenn Shaw (dogstar@gis.net)
Wed, 22 Apr 1998 11:10:56 -0400

How True.

Glenn Shaw MVPA

Steven P. Allen wrote:

> It's always been my understanding that, barring chemicals like Carbon Tet,
> exposure to such stuff as asbestos, used oil, etc., was dangerous only after
> long term exposure, that is, after constant contact after many years.
> Certainly, my father, who was an AF/ANG flight-line mechanic/chief for most
> of his professional life (as well as a shade-tree mechanic on the side) has
> never suffered from siphoning gas with his mouth, changing brakes, getting
> engine oil on his arms. He's about to turn 78, and his only real health
> problems are his back (broken in a car wreck) and his eyes.
> I wouldn't want to encourage anyone to eat asbestos or leaded paint (i.e.
> lead oxide--not the natural lead sulfate, which is insoluble in water--about
> the only way to ensure lead poisoning) or bathe in engine oil, but I can't
> help but believe that the dangers of these substances as overblown.
>
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