Much of life is akin to skating on thin ice, with perils and pitfalls everywhere. But are many of these fears and concerns valid, or groundless apprehensions? Here are 12 risks and hazards clarified from reliable sources.
Is It Safe
To Use A Fork To Remove Bread From A Toaster?
“The Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that the average
number of electrocutions from small household appliances between 2007 and 2009
was seven a year. And that includes more than just toasters. But it’s still a
bad idea. ‘A toaster is designed to not have anything except toast in it,’ says
William Burke, division manager of electrical engineering at the NFPA (National
Fire Protection Association). The attempt to dig out a broken piece of Pop Tart
risks giving yourself an electric shock and possibly a burn. Even if you
thought ahead and unplugged it to remove those risks, there is still a chance
you could damage the toaster, which could start a fire the next time you use
it.” “Killer Pigs and 27 Other Menaces That Might
Kill You” Popular Mechanics, July /
August 2017
Is It Safe
To Microwave Plastic?
“If your
idea of meal preparation is microwaving leftovers in the plastic takeout
container they came in, here's some bad news: Several chemicals in pliable
plastic can leach into your food when you heat it, and even if you're diligent
enough to transfer the food to a bowl or plate labeled ‘microwave-safe,’ you
still may not be protected. By and large, that label means they won't melt or
break when heated—but it doesn't mean they're safe ……. To reduce unnecessary risk, experts advise
everyone to microwave food in glass or ceramic and replace plastic housewares
labeled ‘microwave-safe’ if they have been scratched or if the color has
changed. ‘That means a certain area designed not to come in contact with food
is coming in contact with food and potentially more chemicals present in that
container will migrate into food,’ says Rolf Halden, Director of the Center for
Environmental Security at the Biodesign Institute at Arizona State
University. http://time.com/4229503/plastic-in-microwave-is-it-safe/
Are Teflon Pans Safe?
“Teflon®
is a brand name for a man-made chemical known as polytetrafluoroethylene
(PTFE). It has been in commercial use since the 1940s. It has a wide variety of
uses because it is extremely stable (it doesn’t react with other chemicals) and
can provide an almost frictionless surface. Most people are familiar with it as
a non-stick coating surface for pans and other cookware. It is also used in
many other products, such as fabric protectors …… Other than the possible risk
of flu-like symptoms from breathing in fumes from an overheated Teflon-coated
pan, there are no known risks to humans from using Teflon-coated cookware.
While PFOA is used in making Teflon, it is not present (or is present in
extremely small amounts) in Teflon-coated products.” https://www.cancer.org/cancer/cancer-causes/teflon-and-perfluorooctanoic-acid-pfoa.html
What Happens If My Kid Eats Silica
Gel?
“If there's
one thing most people know about silica gel, the unseen substance that inhabits
those little white packets inserted in new shoe boxes, purses, and Asian snack
foods, it's that you're not supposed to eat it. Invariably, the ominous warning
‘do not eat’ is emblazoned across the packet. Often it is accompanied by the
edict, ‘throw away.’ In case that's not clear enough, a few varieties depict a
skull and crossbones. OK, so, what happens if you eat it? ……. A surprising
number of people, especially children, mistake the packets for food. In 2009,
some 38,000 people reported ingesting desiccants, according to the American Association
of Poison Control Centers. Of those, 34,000 were under the age of six. In most
cases, poison control officials simply tell the parents not to worry. But like
any other substance, silica gel could conceivably cause problems if eaten in
large quantities, especially by small children or adults with neuromuscular
problems that make it hard to swallow. The bigger danger, however, is that many
children don't just eat the beads; they eat the whole packet. In that case, the
hazard isn't poison, it's choking.” http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/explainer/2011/07/what_happens_if_i_eat_silica_gel.html
Is It Safe
To Swim In A River or Lake?
Five signs that a river or lake is not safe to swim in:
1. There’s algae everywhere
2. The current is faster than you can swim
3. There are posted signs near your swimming area
4. You’re near a spot where two rivers merge
5. The water is near a pasture or farmland
How Harmful Are Germs When Swimming?
Any germ can be harmful, but prevention is simple:
----- Don’t swallow the water you are in or on.
-----Don’t swim with open cuts, abrasions, or wounds. Breaks in the skin
can let harmful germs into your body.
-----Don’t swim if you have diarrhea.
----- Don’t swim in cloudy water.
-----Be careful about swimming or wading in fresh water in some
countries. Infections such as schistosomiasis and leptospirosis are spread by
contact with fresh water. These microbes can penetrate your skin, so swallowing
water isn’t necessary to cause infection.
https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/page/safe-swimming-diving
What Can
Happen To Me If I Am Struck By Lightning?
1) Deep
entry and exit wounds can occur where the lightning strikes the body and then
exits the body.
2) The heat
associated with the lightning strike can cause clothing to catch on fire.
3) The force
of lightning exiting a person’s foot can easily blow off shoes.
4) The electric
discharge of a lightning strike can instantly stop the heart and cause cardiac
arrest.
5) Brain
damage and comas can occur if the electric current enters the skull.
Five more
effects at:
Can
Handling Electronics With Sweaty Hands Kill Me?
“Your body
is like a big resistor. Usually, your body’s resistance is high enough to
prevent damage when you’re exposed to low voltages. However, certain conditions
can lower your body’s resistance, lowering the amount of voltage needed to
cause you serious damage, such as giving you a nasty burn. Those conditions
might include handling electronics with sweaty palms or trying to change your
12 volt (V) car battery on a rainy day — either can turn a slight tingle into a
fatal event .…… For example, if you have
sweaty hands and touch a live wire with one hand while the other hand rests on
a metal table, this is a very dangerous situation. Because you have moisture on
your hands — which lowers your contact resistance — a higher current will flow
through your body for a given voltage. If you have dry hands — one hand
touching a live wire, the other hand in your pocket — and your feet on a dry,
rubber mat, there’s far less danger from the same amount of voltage because
your resistance is higher. However, if a higher voltage comes your way, even
with the higher resistance, you could die.”
http://www.dummies.com/programming/electronics/avoiding-electric-shocks/
Are Routine
Dental X-Rays Safe?
“A recent report from the National Academy of Sciences concludes that
low-doses of radiation from medical and dental X-rays, natural and other
manmade sources pose some risk for cancer but that risk is small and shouldn't
keep people from seeking care. The American Dental Association recommends that
dentists consider exposure risk in diagnosing oral diseases and conditions.
“‘The dentist must weigh the benefits of taking dental radiographs against the risk of exposing a patient to X-rays, the effects of which accumulate from multiple sources over time,’ says the ADA and Food and Drug Administration Guide to Patient Selection for Dental Radiographs. ‘The dentist, knowing the patient's health history and vulnerability to oral disease, is in the best position to make this judgment in the interest of each patient,’ the guidelines say.”
What Are
My Chances of Surviving A Gunshot Wound?
“Even so, gunshot victims have a surprisingly high survival rate.
Assuming you’re not shot directly in the heart or brain (which has a 9%
survival rate), Dr. Vincent J.M. DiMaio, former chief medical examiner in Bexar
County, Texas, and author of Gunshot
Wounds: Practical Aspects of Firearms, Ballistics, and Forensic Techniques,
suggests you have about an 80 to 95% chance of survival (95% chance if you get
to the hospital with your heart still beating). Not too shabby! DiMaio found
that about 80% of the targets on your body are not fatal areas to be shot, so
while the path of a bullet decides your fate, there are plenty of paths that
lead to you surviving.” http://lifehacker.com/what-happens-when-you-get-shot-and-how-to-survive-it-1794896982
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Jerry De Luca is a Christian freelance writer who loves perusing dozens of interesting and informative publications. When he finds any useful info he summarizes it, taking the main points, and creates a (hopefully) helpful blog post.
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