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Is Your Home Office Making You Sick?

Home office. Corporate office. Any office. In my opinion they are all environments that can compromise our mental health (slave driver boss, mandated overtime, etc.), but what about our physical health? In a previous blog Aimee detailed research that found some laser printers emit what is considered as “dangerous” levels of ultra-fine toner particles into the air. The study went on to say that people exposed to high levels of these particles are at risk of suffering respiratory irritation, severe cardiovascular problems, even cancer. Unfortunately, even if you don’t work near one of these types of laser printers there are … Continue reading →

Do Office Printers Pose A Health Risk?

A recent study from the Queensland University of Technology in Australia says that office printers could be as dangerous to the lungs as cigarette smoking! The researchers tested dozens of laser printers and found that some of them emit what they consider to be dangerous levels of ultra-fine toner particles into the air. These ultra-fine particles can cause lasting damage to the lungs, according to researchers. They say the health effects can vary based on what the ultra-fine particles are composed of, and that resulting problems can range from respiratory irritation to severe cardiovascular problems and even cancer. The tests … Continue reading →