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Indeed, but the risk varies considerably depending on the quantity. Otherwise visiting the supermarket or drug store would be a life-or-death decision. I'm having a little trouble believing that OSHA compliance in this case would require anything more stringent than wearing a pair of latex gloves (which have the side benefit of rendering those annoying anti-static wristbands unnecessary).


Latex gloves will make the static problem worse, not better. Static builds up on insulating surfaces because the electrons don't have anywhere to go.


You're right. What was I thinking? Sorry.




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