Photocopier dangers cited

LONDON - The dangers of office photocopiers were highlighted yesterday by doctors reporting the case of a non smoker who developed…

LONDON - The dangers of office photocopiers were highlighted yesterday by doctors reporting the case of a non smoker who developed a lung disease. The 39 year old Austrian man worked in a newspaper agency where copiers were in use.

Toners used in photocopiers produce a dust containing silicon, iron and copper which can damage lungs if inhaled.

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