Guest
I found this article on another newsgroup. This is kind of scarey
!!!!
Original article below...
WARNING - HANDLE DVDs WITH CAUTION
DVDs are manufactured using a radioactive isotope, which is instantly
fatal, if contacted in it's raw form. All DVDs currently on the
market emit radiation and toxic chemicals that can and will cause
cancer, and other health issues, and possibly even death.
Proper DVD handling and use is extremely important, and must be
followed exactly as stated in this article. Under no circumstances
should you ever touch or contact a DVD with the naked skin. Never
allow a DVD to play inside an unventilated area, which means they MUST
never be played indoors. Always play DVDs outdoors, and run a wire
indoors to your tv. Never look into a DVD under sunlight. Never
allow a DVD to contact food or cooking utinsels. Never allow a DVD to
come in contact with any clothing, fabrics, furniture, or other
objects that you will contact with your skin. DVDs must be stored
outdoors, and away from children and pets. Always label your DVD
container, with the words "CAUTION DVD DISKS". When you purchase a
DVD (not recommended), do not put it into the interior of you vehicle,
place it in the trunk ONLY. Do not smoke anywhere near a DVD, and
never allow a pregnant woman within 1000 feet of any DVDs.
However, the worst toxins are emitted while "burning" a DVD. Never
burn a DVD indoors, do so only outdoors, and only with a fan blowing
the vapors downwind from yourself. Never burn a DVD when the
temperature is above 50 degrees, and never in sunlight under any
circumstances.
It can take as little as one quarter hour to cause severe and
permanent bodily damage to yourself, or another, if you allow yourself
or others to be exposed to a DVD disk used improperly. Intentional
exposure to another person can result in legal consequences.
Anyone disposing of a DVD *MUST* wrap it in an approved, air tight
container, as listed in the federal bulletin #602c282.304 section 88F.
After placing the DVD into the approved container, they *MUST* be
disposed in accordance to the federal law as stated in the article
above. Violations are subject to fine, and/or imprisonment.
If you feel you have been improperly exposed to a DVD, within the past
year, contact your local poison control center immediately, for
information and further assistance.
Currently several insurance corporations are working toward banning
DVDs entirely. Some in the industry are recommending replacing your
DVD collections with Video Cassettes, and properly disposing of all
DVDs.
(Note: Cd's also emit radioactivity, but DVD's emit 5 to 10 times as
much)
Sincerely,
Consumer Protection
!!!!
Original article below...
WARNING - HANDLE DVDs WITH CAUTION
DVDs are manufactured using a radioactive isotope, which is instantly
fatal, if contacted in it's raw form. All DVDs currently on the
market emit radiation and toxic chemicals that can and will cause
cancer, and other health issues, and possibly even death.
Proper DVD handling and use is extremely important, and must be
followed exactly as stated in this article. Under no circumstances
should you ever touch or contact a DVD with the naked skin. Never
allow a DVD to play inside an unventilated area, which means they MUST
never be played indoors. Always play DVDs outdoors, and run a wire
indoors to your tv. Never look into a DVD under sunlight. Never
allow a DVD to contact food or cooking utinsels. Never allow a DVD to
come in contact with any clothing, fabrics, furniture, or other
objects that you will contact with your skin. DVDs must be stored
outdoors, and away from children and pets. Always label your DVD
container, with the words "CAUTION DVD DISKS". When you purchase a
DVD (not recommended), do not put it into the interior of you vehicle,
place it in the trunk ONLY. Do not smoke anywhere near a DVD, and
never allow a pregnant woman within 1000 feet of any DVDs.
However, the worst toxins are emitted while "burning" a DVD. Never
burn a DVD indoors, do so only outdoors, and only with a fan blowing
the vapors downwind from yourself. Never burn a DVD when the
temperature is above 50 degrees, and never in sunlight under any
circumstances.
It can take as little as one quarter hour to cause severe and
permanent bodily damage to yourself, or another, if you allow yourself
or others to be exposed to a DVD disk used improperly. Intentional
exposure to another person can result in legal consequences.
Anyone disposing of a DVD *MUST* wrap it in an approved, air tight
container, as listed in the federal bulletin #602c282.304 section 88F.
After placing the DVD into the approved container, they *MUST* be
disposed in accordance to the federal law as stated in the article
above. Violations are subject to fine, and/or imprisonment.
If you feel you have been improperly exposed to a DVD, within the past
year, contact your local poison control center immediately, for
information and further assistance.
Currently several insurance corporations are working toward banning
DVDs entirely. Some in the industry are recommending replacing your
DVD collections with Video Cassettes, and properly disposing of all
DVDs.
(Note: Cd's also emit radioactivity, but DVD's emit 5 to 10 times as
much)
Sincerely,
Consumer Protection
