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From: VERN HUMPHREY 
Date: Wed, 17 Dec 03 15:29:00 +0100
Subject: Happy Christmas Guides
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MM>I thought you'd all appreciate the following guidelines from the
MM>British Department of Health data sheets widely used in
MM>laboratories through out the UK, as featured in `New Scientist'
MM>for Dec 13, 2003....  they'll help make your Christmas much, much
MM>safer.

MM>"Immediate Steps to Take Should Dihydrogen Monoxide be misused:-

MM>Eyes: irrigate thoroughly with water.  If discomfort persists
MM>obtain medical attention.

Reminds me of a jungle survival guide issued by the Singapore Army (I
did a contract with them once) about cobras.

"Cobras can spit 20 feet and usually aim for the face.  If cobra venom
gets in your eyes, wash copiously with water.  If in the jungle and no
water available, have comrades urinate in them." :-)