Re: Wearing Radium-Dial Watches - Hazards?

["Sandy Perle" <sandyfl@earthlink.net>]

> Is anyone aware of documented injuries attributed to wearing a watch with
> radium-painted hands? 

Ron,

I have been wearing a watch with radium painted hands and face for 
over 15 years, without issue. The watch has been in the family for 
over 50 years.

personal note:  great talking with you at the ALARA symposium.

Sandy Perle
E-Mail: sandyfl@earthlink.net 
Personal Website: http://www.geocities.com/capecanaveral/1205

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the mouth, is to close it again on something solid"
              - G. K. Chesterton -
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