Quote Originally Posted by Patriot76 View Post
The biggest concern that comes to mind is inhaling the various fumes that congregate in a scrap yard. Thinking of the numerous chemicals an individual can be exposed to because it is easier to unload hazardous materials at the dump or scrap yard than paying for proper disposal. Another example is galvanized metal produces cyanide gas when cut and this gas cannot be cleared from the lungs. If a scrap yard catches on fire, you do not want to be anywhere around it.
Cutting or welding galvanized metal does not produce cyanide - zinc oxide, metal fever.