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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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    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: 19,582
    admin
    08-22-2013, 01:22 PM Go to last post

  2. I'll try to keep this as "family appropriate" as possible...

    Started by TheHoss, 04-24-2011 10:57 PM
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    t00nces2
    09-26-2014, 02:17 PM Go to last post

  3. Dirty Tricks of the trade.

    Started by pwajunkie, 09-19-2014 09:53 AM
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    • Replies: 59
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    ChildhoodDream
    03-24-2023, 01:20 PM Go to last post

  4. Harsh lesson.

    Started by chrmaka, 06-17-2013 04:46 PM
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    ChildhoodDream
    02-27-2023, 07:40 PM Go to last post

  5. dumpster diver's disease

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

  6. What not to do with angle grinder

    Started by scrapping4ever, 06-06-2013 12:40 AM
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    • Replies: 24
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    SuperDave
    05-31-2014, 02:35 PM Go to last post

  7. Out of work - 6 weeks :(

    Started by pjost, 03-15-2016 12:46 PM
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    hobo finds
    10-25-2016, 07:26 PM Go to last post

  8. This thead is a question - stripped microwave shells - radioactive? Naaaaw... prove it - skeptic here

    Started by SKWrapper, 12-24-2018 07:12 PM
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    SKWrapper
    12-28-2018, 11:03 AM Go to last post

  9. What safety precautions does everyone here use? and why?

    Started by src3collector, 05-01-2014 10:06 AM
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    hazardous, precautions, safety, toxic, toxins
    • Replies: 21
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    andrewhowards
    04-17-2022, 02:52 PM Go to last post

  10. Hazardous chemicals in microwaves or CRT monitors?

    Started by Scrap man, 04-27-2011 10:04 AM
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 28,871
    FLScrapperGuy1
    08-16-2015, 06:20 AM Go to last post

  11. US EPA - CRTS are no longer "hazardous waste"

    Started by Mick, 01-15-2013 06:58 PM
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 6,732
    jghilino
    01-18-2013, 10:23 PM Go to last post

  12. using a screwdriver as a chisel

    Started by NHscrapman, 11-11-2013 07:38 AM
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 24,201
    hills
    01-16-2021, 03:33 AM Go to last post

  13. PEE TEST - Hydration

    Started by pjost, 05-12-2016 04:34 PM
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 17,069
    Sirscrapalot
    05-16-2016, 01:10 PM Go to last post

  14. 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

  15. Answering CL ads

    Started by Renaliz, 04-24-2013 01:56 PM
    • Replies: 14
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    matador
    08-17-2014, 12:26 AM Go to last post

  16. Polychlorinated biphenyl

    Started by TheSheenyMan, 07-13-2013 04:13 AM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 12,063
    FLScrapperGuy1
    08-16-2015, 06:25 AM Go to last post

  17. 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

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

    Started by kss, 01-23-2020 06:39 PM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 10,427
    kss
    01-26-2020, 04:42 PM Go to last post

  19. Hazards of capacitors

    Started by Ditchdigger, 12-03-2010 05:16 AM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 53,895
    eesakiwi
    09-24-2011, 12:58 AM Go to last post

  20. Hazardous materials while breaking down

    Started by tdean, 09-20-2011 12:54 PM
    • Replies: 12
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    harrisvh
    10-16-2011, 05:42 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by corycouch, 04-30-2013 04:40 PM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 5,606
    newattitude
    05-11-2013, 09:40 PM Go to last post

  22. Respirator/mask?

    Started by Pokemonprime, 08-22-2017 06:58 AM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 45,166
    miked
    01-15-2020, 04:55 PM Go to last post

  23. 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

  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. Poll Poll: Just an Idea - Section for Safety and Hazards

    Started by ScrapperNJ26, 12-03-2011 08:38 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 33,281
    duece2000
    06-27-2012, 09:28 PM Go to last post

  26. Disc from disc drive shattered in my face

    Started by Mvpvlad, 03-21-2014 09:35 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 10,453
    eesakiwi
    02-03-2016, 04:20 AM Go to last post
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