A new broom

[Mrs Bonk]

'Ridiculous'-health-and-safety-rules-tell-carpenters-to-ban-the-broom.html oh dear. Isn't this silly. perhaps the workers could wear dust masks.

( a bath hat and swimming goggles?) Gosh, that was almost eight years ago when those words of wisdom were spouted by our dear old friend Mr B. Does anyone remember?

[Phisherman]

Well, I've been a woodworker for over 40 years and dust can be a problem in the woodshop. I have a 1.5HP dust collector (DC), a down-draft sanding table with filters, a "Dust-Foe" respirator, and dust collection ports on most of my machines. The DC does a lot to cut down on the dust. Most woodworkers use more than one kind of dust control.

I recall Mr. B telling about mixing household ammonia with sawdust, spreading it over a carpet, and allowing it to dry. Personally, I havn't tried this but it did stir up some commotion.

[E Z Peaces]

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Fish and whole grain cut the risk by 87%.

[bonnie]

I recall Mr. B telling about mixing household ammonia with sawdust, : spreading it over a carpet, and allowing it to dry. Personally, I : havn't tried this but it did stir up some commotion.

Oh my! I wouldn't want to vacuum that up.

bonnie in OK

[Mrs Bonk]

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and created a bit of a stink no doubt!

[Mrs Bonk]

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risk of what may I ask? being eaten by a shark in the bath? or losing one's memory? or is it a magic potion to save one from the horrors of dust inhalation? Do speak up EZ. We would all love to know.

[E Z Peaces]

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The risk of asthma. That's the topic.

Please don't hijack Mrs. Bonk's topic.

[Mrs Bonk]

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Is it? Are we on the same page dear?

I despair, I really do.

[E Z Peaces]

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You can't expect to be on the same page with the rest of us if you don't stick to the topic.

Apology accepted.

[ms. tonya]

Maybe they should use more energy into seeing our food supply is safer than something as stupid as this.