Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I sit close to a printer at work and sometimes the fumes are really strong, is this harmful?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Talk with your doc: Any symptoms [headache, fatigue, stuffy nose, cough, trouble breathing]? Laser printers release fine dust: unknown how this effects our health in the long run. Copiers release ozone and toner dust/fumes. More info here in comments ...
Answered 11/18/2018
6.1k views
Yes: As Dr. Yep said, the fumes from printers are toxic. A famous saying is that the poison is in the dose; occasional exposures will not harm most people but being exposed on a regular basis is hazardous. I would talk to your supervisor and demand either you or the printer be moved. If they won't ask your Dr. to write a letter saying you should be moved.
Answered 11/18/2018
246 views
Related Questions
A member asked:
What could cause a strong smell of fumes on my knickers ? Im quite embarrassed its strong like real fumes almost like ammonia
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Could diesel fumes cause scar tissue and fibrosis - if the diesel fumes are in the work environment?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
How do I ask a co-worker not to apply perfume all day at work, as the fumes are too strong?
Hi , been having a strong pain under left rib cage feels like a cramp or pinch only while doing sit-ups or any ab work out?
How harmful for your health is breathing in rubbing alcohol fumes?
Am i at serious risk if i sit near a laser printer that isn't used often? (ie from particulates and ufps)
Safe to use sharpie marker for an hour when pregnant? Wondering if the fumes could be harmful.
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
