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> Theatrical fog machines are not assumed to be safe daily for 50+ years. The first link in my comment is a report on precisely that - workplace health and saf
by jdietrich 7y ago
> Theatrical fog machines are not assumed to be safe daily for 50+ years.
The first link in my comment is a report on precisely that - workplace health and safety for theatrical performers and technicians who spend every day in close proximity to high-volume fog machines.
>The current consensus is that vaping is harmful.
There are undoubtedly some harms associated with vaping (nicotine is associated with a somewhat elevated risk of cardiovascular disease), but the evidence overwhelmingly indicates that it is vastly safer than smoking, which is the most pertinent point of comparison.
I haven't thoroughly reviewed the references in your linked article, but one issue leaps out at first glance. The article states "E-cigarettes also contain acrolein, a herbicide primarily used to kill weeds", which is a substantial misrepresentation of the facts. Acrolein is used in some niche applications as an aquatic herbicide, but it is a naturally-occuring byproduct of the thermal decomposition of glycerol and is found in most fried foods. The acrolein content of e-cigarette vapour is far lower than cigarette smoke, and can be reduced to negligible levels through the use of a temperature-controlled vaping device.
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/733022/Ecigarettes_an_evidence_update_A_report_commissioned_by_Public_Health_England_FINAL.pdf https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/...
https://escholarship.org/uc/item/9s90850c https://escholarship.org/uc/item/9s90850c
- Retric 7y ago“Thirty-seven symptomatic and 68 non-symptomatic performers made up the Phase II study population of 105 performers.” This is at levels that where considered safe at the time. So, your link demonstrates harm from these smoke machines and recommends limited exposure mentioning a range of respiratory issues. The only thing they say is not linked is Asthmatic symptoms.