I actually worked with my husband for 4 years, as his assistant. If he
were a mechanic, there could be a slight degree of risk of fire, as they
have set the occasional engine on fire. He does electronics, so there is
no risk for him. In Canada, the company did methanol fracs, and they had a
serious degree of risk. So much so that a fire truck and ambulance we
manditory on location. Scary stuff. The company does not do such things
in Texas. Since we have been in this industry, with this company for 16
years, we are well aware of the dangers of the industry, but fire is not
one of them.
I do believe they will have to rethink these uniforms come summer. They
are really heavy weight cotton/polyester and I do believe that problems
with heat prostration are going to occur.
I am chemically sensitive, and have been fighting to stop my progress along
those lines. I am well aware of the damage that 'safe' chemicals cause, I
live with it. I do not want my husband to become as sensitive to
everything as I am, I also don't want the chemicals on me.
As for washing the uniforms, the detergent is acceptable to the
manufacturers but a tallow soap is not. This is why I sugested perhaps
this might work as they tell me not to use it. I would have to take them
to a laundromat, as I have a grey water system that waters my gardens. I
do not want to eat whatever is in those uniforms!
Bright Blessings,
Kim
At 11:19 AM 1/25/2005, you wrote:
Howdy Kim,
Relative risk is always an interesting issue. Obliviously you feel that
the risk of exposure to some unknown chemical(s) is greater than the risk
of injury by fire. But on what basis to make such an assumption.
I am not saying you are wrong, I am just pointing out that we all make
assumptions about risk, often without any basis for the judgment.
Let me present a conundrum. Assuming that the chemicals in the garment do
present a risk and should be removed, what is the best removal
method? Use tallow soap which is relatively benign, but not as
effective? Or a more effective synthetic detergent which presents a
greater risk to the environment?
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