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Scrap Metal Forum: Scrap Metal Safety and Hazards

Talk about anything related to safety in the scrap metal business. Hazardous materials, rigging, gases, warnings, avoiding self injury... etc

  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: Freon safety warning!!!!!

    Started by Destructo_d, 08-06-2011 01:48 PM
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    • Replies: 34
    • Views: 45,094
    DakotaRog
    01-11-2015, 09:58 AM Go to last post

  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: AC exploded on me (noob)

    Started by jicle, 08-20-2013 10:20 PM
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 19,583
    admin
    08-22-2013, 01:22 PM Go to last post

  2. This thread is a serious one - Retractable Awnings: Be Wary Of the Spring Mechanism!

    Started by AdmiralAluminum, 06-11-2015 09:09 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 9,125
    AdmiralAluminum
    06-30-2015, 08:32 AM Go to last post

  3. At which point does ewaste become hazardous material?

    Started by billygoat, 01-26-2013 09:16 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 7,518
    hobo finds
    03-07-2014, 03:54 PM Go to last post

  4. dumpster diver's disease

    Started by bluemeate, 03-15-2013 09:21 PM
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    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 18,456
    unknownk
    01-20-2014, 06:32 AM Go to last post

  5. This thread is a serious one - Info about chemical hazards

    Started by BRASSCATCHER, 05-27-2015 01:34 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 8,427
    BRASSCATCHER
    05-27-2015, 01:34 PM Go to last post

  6. Tetanus shot

    Started by brokescrapper, 12-28-2013 03:02 AM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 6,804
    WorkDrinkSleepRepeat
    02-27-2014, 11:52 AM Go to last post

  7. Copper/aluminum heat sinks.

    Started by carolinajunkman, 02-16-2014 03:04 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 5,941
    emeeks
    02-20-2014, 05:30 PM Go to last post

  8. Harsh lesson.

    Started by chrmaka, 06-17-2013 04:46 PM
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    • Replies: 32
    • Views: 26,585
    ChildhoodDream
    02-27-2023, 07:40 PM Go to last post

  9. This thread is a serious one - stolen converters in my area

    Started by corycouch, 04-30-2013 04:40 PM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 5,607
    newattitude
    05-11-2013, 09:40 PM Go to last post

  10. Hazards of capacitors

    Started by Ditchdigger, 12-03-2010 05:16 AM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 53,897
    eesakiwi
    09-24-2011, 12:58 AM Go to last post

  11. Under the weather

    Started by DrJamesDaddy, 03-21-2013 04:27 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 5,086
    eesakiwi
    04-05-2013, 01:50 AM Go to last post

  12. safety shield on a hand grinder

    Started by EcoSafe, 06-07-2011 03:30 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,659
    c4f5
    06-07-2011, 10:03 PM Go to last post

  13. Danger !!!! fire extinguishers and other pressure tanks.

    Started by EcoSafe, 08-28-2013 12:22 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 5,357
    NHscrapman
    08-28-2013, 06:52 PM Go to last post

  14. Lead and Phosphors in CRTs

    Started by erewen, 02-22-2012 06:32 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 8,829
    erewen
    02-22-2012, 06:32 AM Go to last post

  15. Cat paw dangers

    Started by foamnone, 12-11-2013 09:11 PM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 18,300
    uncledaddy
    12-14-2013, 07:38 AM Go to last post

  16. This thead is a question - R600

    Started by freonjoe, 02-12-2016 10:53 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 9,669
    MattInTheHat
    02-13-2016, 05:56 PM Go to last post

  17. hazardous and toxic materials

    Started by happyscraper, 06-02-2012 10:49 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 6,773
    hobo finds
    12-26-2012, 10:49 PM Go to last post

  18. organic vapor cartridges

    Started by Hurrikane, 07-09-2015 09:48 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 8,235
    bigburtchino
    07-13-2015, 12:05 PM Go to last post

  19. E-waste hazards

    Started by Hypoman, 01-11-2012 11:44 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 8,694
    AidenGrayson
    11-16-2013, 02:39 AM Go to last post

  20. State classes for hazardous waste

    Started by Hypoman, 08-14-2012 11:41 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 5,542
    NHscrapman
    05-23-2013, 06:06 AM Go to last post

  21. Does anyone know what this box is and if it is hazardous?

    Started by kss, 01-23-2020 06:39 PM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 10,428
    kss
    01-26-2020, 04:42 PM Go to last post

  22. Glass shower doors that shatter to smythereens

    Started by Lazen, 09-05-2018 12:43 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 12,285
    eesakiwi
    09-07-2018, 07:46 AM Go to last post

  23. Standing in Skips

    Started by Lazen, 05-02-2019 05:37 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 33,798
    madokie
    04-03-2020, 07:02 PM Go to last post

  24. This thread is a serious one - Possible House Fire, It Was Close

    Started by Mechanic688, 03-29-2015 01:44 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 13,256
    Scrappah
    03-29-2015, 06:51 PM Go to last post

  25. X-ray gadgets dangerous?

    Started by MetalPhil, 03-08-2020 09:24 PM
    x-ray testing safety
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 8,951
    CopperMiner
    01-28-2023, 08:48 PM Go to last post

  26. scrap metal related disease

    Started by MetalPhil, 03-12-2020 07:16 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 13,335
    alloy2
    05-06-2023, 10:51 AM Go to last post
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