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Re:Smoking apparently voids your Mac warranty by anigbrowl on Friday November 20, 2009 @05:24PM (#953576)
Indeed, but the risk varies considerably depending on the quantity. Otherwise visiting the supermarket or drug store would be a life-or-death decision. I'm having a little trouble believing that OSHA compliance in this case would require anything more stringent than wearing a pair of latex gloves (which have the side benefit of rendering those annoying anti-static wristbands unnecessary).
Re:Smoking apparently voids your Mac warranty by kd5bjo on Friday November 20, 2009 @05:55PM (#953655)
Latex gloves will make the static problem worse, not better. Static builds up on insulating surfaces because the electrons don't have anywhere to go.
Re:Smoking apparently voids your Mac warranty by anigbrowl on Friday November 20, 2009 @06:20PM (#953719)
You're right. What was I thinking? Sorry.