I have a friend, a professional photographer, who is suffering from a
rare type of anemia. It is believed he got this condition from the
chemicals used in the dark room. I don't know if he used gloves, but at
least he inhaled fumes for 30 years.
Gregg
"David L. Duff" wrote:
>
> Hello fellow Zuiks,
> I'm writing a paper on safety with photo chemicals (ie.darkroom) and
> would like to pose a question to the group. Answering parties will be
> kept anonymous, and feel free to e-mail me directly (I'm a list-digest
> reader).
> Of those who work with chemistry in the darkroom (and elsewhere): do
> you wear gloves, use tongs and no gloves, or use bare hands to retrieve
> prints and films from their chemistries?
> Thanks in Advance, David L. Duff, BS, CFA, and Safety Rep. for
> American Federation of Government Employees, local 2157. Portland VA
> Medical Center Dept. of Medical Media Production Services.
>
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