something I saw today.......
If a piece of hardware is coated in cadmium, you SHOULD NOT grind, cut, wire brush or expose it to heat. These activities can create a particulate or fume that puts you at risk to cadmium exposure.
Places you may find cadmium coated hardware include, but are not limited to, slave hardware for testing operations. These may include bolts, threaded rods, and electrical connectors (see below example pictures). A greenish tint is one visual indication that the metal is coated in cadmium.
NOTE: Already installed hardware and the normal fastening of bolts and connectors does not pose a significant hazard. Wear nitrile gloves and wash up after handling these parts. Do not eat or drink in these areas.
If a piece of hardware is coated in cadmium, you SHOULD NOT grind, cut, wire brush or expose it to heat. These activities can create a particulate or fume that puts you at risk to cadmium exposure.
Places you may find cadmium coated hardware include, but are not limited to, slave hardware for testing operations. These may include bolts, threaded rods, and electrical connectors (see below example pictures). A greenish tint is one visual indication that the metal is coated in cadmium.
NOTE: Already installed hardware and the normal fastening of bolts and connectors does not pose a significant hazard. Wear nitrile gloves and wash up after handling these parts. Do not eat or drink in these areas.