I imagine the actual pressure of the jet is relatively low, similar to that
at your local pertol station tyre inflation station, and from my 20 plus
years as a diver I find it hard to believe that there is any real risk from
this unless maybe it was sprayed into an open wound. There is the risk of
noise to the unborn child. I do remember reading something about this.
Frank
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From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf
Of Jacqui Livock
Sent: 23 June 2007 21:41
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Subject: [OCC-HEALTH] compressed air and pregnancy
hi
i have been asked this week about the risk to pregnant women working with
compressed air.
the role involves hand spraying a small jet of air (and water) onto a small
dirty mark to remove it.
the lady has been put on this job as it is the lightest we have (requested
light duties after conception!) and she has "been told" that compressed air
causes bubbles in the blood stream of her and her baby. i have asked her to
contact her midwife....on annual leave!
i have googled and found some very competative rates for buying compressed
air! i have also learned that diving is not recommended when
pregnant....anyone heard of this before??
jacqui
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