When changing printer toner, one’s first priority is often getting the printer running as quickly as possible to finish the project at hand. But it’s best to slow down and take the time to follow necessary safety precautions.
While printer toner itself isn’t a health hazard, its fine powder in high concentration can be. This powder can stay in the air for quite a while, and is similar to dust when it comes to its effects on our body, resulting in irritations like sneezing and coughing. Add any respiratory conditions like bronchitis or asthma and these effects worsen.
How can this dust become airborne? You’d be surprised at how easy it is. Improper disposal of printer toner in waste baskets can quickly spread dust through the air. Machine spills can cycle through the ventilator fan. Over-filled waste toner compartments can overflow within the machine.
Some laser printer toners are considered carcinogens, or cancer causing, increasing the risk of those individuals facing extremely heavy and long-term exposure. Nevertheless, typical office and personal use is deemed safe.
So take precautions. Vacuum, don’t sweep or brush,...
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