Top 5 Dangerous Tech Jobs

By siliconindia  |   Monday, 16 April 2012, 15:44 IST   |    2 Comments
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1. Unregulated E-Waste Recycling





E-waste is the electronic products which nearing the end of its ‘usage’. Computers, televisions, stereos, fax machines, copiers, mobile phones are some common electronic devices. By reusing and recycling, the amount of e-waste can be reduced. There is some informal processing of e-waste which can be hazardous as the workers come in contact with electronic scrap components like CRTs which probably contain contaminants like lead, cadmium, beryllium or brominated flame retardants will cause serious health and pollution problems. Exposure to lead will be bringing up serious health problems like and neurological diseases and learning disabilities.
 
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