Results: Dangerous Situations 23
Yes, even more dangers are out there, ready and waiting for you.
1.
1.
Staph/MRSA from Shared Gym Equipment Necrotizing skin infections, sepsis, and deep tissue abscesses. Wipe down exercise gear with disinfectant before and after use; cover open wounds. Do you ever go to a gym?
Yes
19%
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41 votes
No
56%
•
119 votes
Not Applicable
25%
•
53 votes
2.
2.
Poisonous Caterpillar Bristles Erucism (skin inflammation), systemic bleeding disorders, and severe itching. Avoid touching fuzzy caterpillars; remove hairs immediately with adhesive tape. Do you ever see caterpillars?
Yes
42%
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89 votes
No
32%
•
68 votes
Not Applicable
26%
•
56 votes
3.
3.
Histoplasmosis (Bird/Bat Guano) Fungal pulmonary infection, chronic lung cavitations, and systemic dissemination. Dampen dry guano deposits before removal; wear HEPA-filtered respirators and gloves.
Yes
8%
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17 votes
No
31%
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65 votes
Not Applicable
62%
•
131 votes
4.
4.
Methacrylate Resins (3D Printers/Nails) Severe contact allergy, skin sensitization, and occupational asthma. Use print enclosures with HEPA/carbon filters; wear nitrile gloves during wash/cure steps. Do you use a 3D printer or have your nails done?
Yes
7%
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15 votes
No
56%
•
120 votes
Not Applicable
37%
•
78 votes
5.
5.
Laser Cutter Plastic Fumes (e.g., PVC) Hydrogen chloride gas inhalation, severe chemical burns to lungs, and mucosal damage. Never laser-cut vinyl/PVC; vent laser cutters directly outdoors using dedicated inline fans. Do you ever laser cut anything?
Yes
3%
•
7 votes
No
64%
•
137 votes
Not Applicable
32%
•
69 votes
6.
6.
String Trimmer Debris Ejection Foreign object eye penetration, lower leg lacerations, and facial bruising. Wear heavy pants, safety glasses, and face shields while operating string trimmers.
Yes
20%
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42 votes
No
27%
•
58 votes
Not Applicable
53%
•
113 votes
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