Just today a report that an e-cigarette exploded while being recharged, proof that smoking is hazardous.  Recently, I was conducting a Hazard Recognition and Control Workshop when one of the students “lit-up.”  At first I was shocked to see smoke coming from a cigarette, that hasn’t happened in many years.  Although I remember sitting through training while other participants puffed away.

If you are using the e-cigarette to satisfy your nicotine need, please be careful when recharging.  It was reported that the e-cigarette was plugged into a computer for charging.

If your company allows people to recharge their cigs at work, you might want to consider charging them in a protected area to prevent fires.  It may not be a big deal, but we should consider all hazards in the workplace.

I want to also remind you to consider an open enrollment class of the Hazard Recognition and Control Workshop.  For information email carl@potterandassociates.com and request a quote.  Thank you for your continued support of safety topics.

Be Safe!

Carl