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[โ€“] nondescripthandle@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Cyanide is used extensively in precious metal recycling too. So even reclaiming resources has a harsh chemical cost. Meeting workers from there I was surprised to say the least about how 'casually' they work with Cyanide. Clearly they have safty protocall but nothing like what I imagined something like Cyanide would call for.

[โ€“] Tar_alcaran@sh.itjust.works 7 points 5 months ago

In addition to hazardous materials regulations, I also do workplace safety, and this doesn't surprise me at aaaaall. People get really casual around stuff that kills you slowly.