Safety Alert: E-Cigarettes Can Be Hazardous to Your Health
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
Hi Carl:
I’m amused at the e-cig warning! my amusement is generated by this warning v. the iphone sizzle up that happens far more frequently than an e-cig explosion.
I’m aware of several iphones that have sparked, and charging cords that have fried while charging, but haven’t seen or heard any warnings about it.
Thanks! Maria
Good point Maria! You are right on target. We should all be aware of the hazard of rechargeable batteries in all devices. I’m glad you are amused, hope that’s a good thing and not bad.
THanks again,
Carl