Warnings / Hazards Associated With the O Gauge Train Model H
Mar 13, 2024 18:24:15 GMT
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Post by atsda on Mar 13, 2024 18:24:15 GMT
As a companion thread to the recent one by Chuck asking about why we like the hobby, I offer the following. It is from a post from last year in response to a thread by traindiesel (Brian), who was writing about how California safety legislation was preventing some train products from being mailed into the state.
It reminded me of how dangerous the O gauge model hobby is. Beware as you play!
Here are some warnings that may not have made it onto the hobby steam locomotive/ diesel engine boxes:
*Toe breakage hazard – sudden reflection of light from the windshield may startle the user causing the products to be dropped on the foot.
*I mpale hazard: The continuous and monotonous sound of loco chugging may cause drowsiness, causing the user to fall and impale themselves on the throttles of the transformer.
*unconscious hazard – the oils and lubricants used on this product may get onto your fingers and hands, thus causing the product to drop on the floor and ricochet and hit your head.
*Use of this product may cause friction against the tracks, overheat and cause spontaneous combustion .
*Cut hazard -This product contains metal parts, which may cause cuts; do not use without a tetanus shot within the last 5 years.
*Mood hazard – the bright livery colors may induce euphoria; the dull colors may cause depression.
*Respiratory hazard – This product may contain fiber and metal dust particles – inhalation of these particles may cause long-term lung damage.
*This product contains moving mechanical parts, which may cause injury to fingers.
*Light hazard – Looking into the headlight of your locomotive may cause temporary blindness.
*Sound hazard- Listening to the horn or whistle on your engine or loco may cause temporary hearing loss.
*This product runs on electricity – potentially causing a shock hazard. Never inhale smoke emanating from your product. (See Respiratory Hazard info above.)
*This product contains plastics of unknown type and may cause allergic reaction or release volatile organic chemicals which may cause one or more of the following: environmental damage (not excluding global warming), short or long term health risks, unexpected interaction with other materials.
*Brain wave distortion hazard – The digital electronic components contained in your product or hand-held device may emit electromagnetic waves which may cause temporary blackout and interfere with the use of your mobile phone. (Also, pets, including fish, may be adversely effected.)
*Protein / RNA/DNA hazard– This painted product may contain one or mor of the following Lead (PB), Mercury (Hg), Chromium (Cr), Cobalt (Co). Nickel (Ni), which may have interaction with proteins, causing their misconfiguration and inactivation causing metabolic disruption; furthermore these heavy metals may have adverse interactions with RNA and DNA, causing genetic repercussions.
*The manufacturer makes no claim against the use of radioactive materials in the manufacture of its products. It is recommended that you limit your exposure to the product and store it in a lead enclosure.
Have I forgotten anything? This is offered to enhance your safety in the hobby.
By the way, the next time someone tells me ‘Be Safe’, I am going to tell them “Don’t worry, I stopped brushing my teeth 3 months ago, to reduce the risk of poking my eye out with my toothbrush.
Alfred
It reminded me of how dangerous the O gauge model hobby is. Beware as you play!
Here are some warnings that may not have made it onto the hobby steam locomotive/ diesel engine boxes:
*Toe breakage hazard – sudden reflection of light from the windshield may startle the user causing the products to be dropped on the foot.
*I mpale hazard: The continuous and monotonous sound of loco chugging may cause drowsiness, causing the user to fall and impale themselves on the throttles of the transformer.
*unconscious hazard – the oils and lubricants used on this product may get onto your fingers and hands, thus causing the product to drop on the floor and ricochet and hit your head.
*Use of this product may cause friction against the tracks, overheat and cause spontaneous combustion .
*Cut hazard -This product contains metal parts, which may cause cuts; do not use without a tetanus shot within the last 5 years.
*Mood hazard – the bright livery colors may induce euphoria; the dull colors may cause depression.
*Respiratory hazard – This product may contain fiber and metal dust particles – inhalation of these particles may cause long-term lung damage.
*This product contains moving mechanical parts, which may cause injury to fingers.
*Light hazard – Looking into the headlight of your locomotive may cause temporary blindness.
*Sound hazard- Listening to the horn or whistle on your engine or loco may cause temporary hearing loss.
*This product runs on electricity – potentially causing a shock hazard. Never inhale smoke emanating from your product. (See Respiratory Hazard info above.)
*This product contains plastics of unknown type and may cause allergic reaction or release volatile organic chemicals which may cause one or more of the following: environmental damage (not excluding global warming), short or long term health risks, unexpected interaction with other materials.
*Brain wave distortion hazard – The digital electronic components contained in your product or hand-held device may emit electromagnetic waves which may cause temporary blackout and interfere with the use of your mobile phone. (Also, pets, including fish, may be adversely effected.)
*Protein / RNA/DNA hazard– This painted product may contain one or mor of the following Lead (PB), Mercury (Hg), Chromium (Cr), Cobalt (Co). Nickel (Ni), which may have interaction with proteins, causing their misconfiguration and inactivation causing metabolic disruption; furthermore these heavy metals may have adverse interactions with RNA and DNA, causing genetic repercussions.
*The manufacturer makes no claim against the use of radioactive materials in the manufacture of its products. It is recommended that you limit your exposure to the product and store it in a lead enclosure.
Have I forgotten anything? This is offered to enhance your safety in the hobby.
By the way, the next time someone tells me ‘Be Safe’, I am going to tell them “Don’t worry, I stopped brushing my teeth 3 months ago, to reduce the risk of poking my eye out with my toothbrush.
Alfred
