----- But that is not the way it is actually done. Here is how it is
really done:
-Identify the hazard. Find out if you can make a buck or gain
political points by eliminating the "hazard". Campaign
tirelessly to eliminate the "hazard", but don't bother to find out any
real facts about the "hazard" or what the consequences of
elimination would be or any other form of due diligence, just attempt to
make yourself look good without regard of the effect on entire
industries, as well as individuals.
-When confronted with evidence of unintended harm or resultant
shameful acts of exploitation from scores of industry experts, do not
react with responsibility and say "I may have been wrong", but rather
refute the evidence, ostracize the experts and denounce them as
non-environmentalist. Smirk and contend that there was no need for the
"hazard"; that alternate methods were in fact found. But don't mention
the fact that the alternate methods were 10 times more harmful to
the environment or to individual safety than the original "hazard".
I am all for elimination and reduction of hazardous substances, but only
if there are substitutes that can be used without a lot of extra cost,
and without a great reduction in reliability, or without substitution of
one problem for another that is worse. Before shooting from the hip, one
must study and understand all of the effects, even if this may be a slow
process. Elimination and substitution are only two steps, the main part
is CONTROL.
But underneath it all, there has to be some common sense, and this is
sadly lacking.
-----Original Message-----
From: James, Chris [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 11:53 AM
To: (Leadfree Electronics Assembly Forum); Stadem, Richard D.
Subject: RE: [LF] Canada bans rosin flux
PPE comes much lower down the globally recognized hierarchy of risk
control measures than either Eliminate or Substitute, in fact eliminate
comes top, Substitute second and PPE penultimate, but then you should
know that being the expert........
o Eliminate the hazard - can the hazard removed by process change?
o Substitute - replace with something non hazardous
o Reduce - replace with something less hazardous
o Isolate - remove hazard to another isolated area
o Controls - put in control measure to reduce the hazard
o PPE - use PPE separate person from hazard
o Discipline - have a policy in place to ensure compliance
-----Original Message-----
From: Leadfree [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Stadem, Richard D.
Sent: 13 October 2009 17:28
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: [LF] Canada bans rosin flux
Not having ventilation systems to protect the soldering operator is
inexcusable, Chris. You can't blame the flux. Ditto for isopropyl
alcohol, epoxies, underfills, conformal coating materials, lead in
solder, I could go on and on all day. Are we going to ban wooden chairs
because we might get a sliver in our ass? Have you ever heard of PPE?
The world needs to change its mindset that all chemicals in the
workplace are "bad". Each and every one of them can be used with
complete safety and in a completely responsible manner with respect to
the environment, PROVIDED THE PROPER HANDLING METHODS AND APPROPRIATE
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT IS IN PLACE AND USED. This is what needs
to be emphasized, not the knee-jerk reaction to ban everything, which is
downright silly.
-----Original Message-----
From: Leadfree [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of James, Chris
Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 11:08 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: [LF] Canada bans rosin flux
I'm sure all the occupational asthma suffers would understand your
flippancy where you obviously don't understand the problem associated
with inhaling rosin fume from soldering processes.
-----Original Message-----
From: Leadfree [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Bob Landman
Sent: 13 October 2009 17:03
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: [LF] Canada bans rosin flux
Chris,
Perhaps we should congratulate Canada on their highly responsible stance
on this important issue of environmental protection, and urge Canada to
extend the ban on rosin to ALL Canadian manufactured, imported or
exported goods, to the end goal of becoming a Rosin-Free safe and
healthy nation?
As George Wenger has said, there is rosin in the lumber they have been
exporting. Canada must immediately cease all such lumber exports until
they can grow rosin-free trees.
Until they do enact an outright ban, I would advise other countries to
sue for damages due to rosin-contamination.
Soldering? Is anyone still using that arcane attachment technology? I
thought that with the lead ban, soldering had become passe?
Mind you, I have heard that rosin fluxes are used with a wide variety of
solder alloys, including newly developed lead-free materials. Rosin has
been particularly critical in the successful introduction of these new
solders, because many have higher melting points, and rosin maintains
effectiveness at high processing temperatures.
So I advise Canadians to beware the law of unintended consequences....
-Bob Landman/H&L Instruments,LLC
(P.S. My mother was born in Canada; so I've had a great affection for
Canada and Canadians, albiet waning somewhat if this data gathering
leads to a ban!)
-----Original Message-----
From: Leadfree [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of James, Chris
Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 9:25 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: [LF] Canada bans rosin flux
Rosin (colophony) free fluxes have been available and used for years by
electronics manufacturers voluntarily wanting to reduce potential health
issues for their staff, so why this sudden issue when Canada proposes an
outright ban..... seems a little knee jerk .......
-----Original Message-----
From: Leadfree [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Bob Landman
Sent: 13 October 2009 13:42
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: [LF] Canada bans rosin flux
What's next, I wonder...
Will we all be forced to go back to living in caves, writing on walls
(with environmentally safe materials, of course)? Will our modern world
will be deemed too unsafe to live in? Seems that's where we are headed,
doesn't it?
-Bob Landman/H&L Instruments,LLC
http://circuitsassembly.com/cms/news/8884-ipc-urges-canada-to-remove-pro
posed-ban-on-rosin
IPC Urges Canada to Remove Proposed Ban on Rosin
Written by Chelsey Drysdale
Friday, 02 October 2009 16:12
BANNOCKBURN, IL - IPC is urging its members to respond to Canada's
Chemical Management Plan's proposal banning five rosin-containing
substances from all products manufactured and sold there.
The trade group also submitted comments today to the Canadian Department
of the Environment in advance of the Oct. 20 comment deadline.
Rosin is used in the manufacture of more than 75% of electronics
products, including defense systems, telecommunication and
transportation technologies, IPC noted.
A ban on rosin would make it difficult for electronics manufacturers to
continue to do business in Canada, says IPC. In addition, consumers
would likely foot the bill for the increased production cost because
electronics manufacturers would have to engineer products specifically
for the Canadian market. Even more likely, Canadian electronics
manufacturers would consider moving operations to countries that do not
ban the use of rosin, resulting in a loss of Canadian jobs, says the
association.
According to Dr. Greg Munie, IPC technical director, rosins are
naturally occurring materials that possess irreplaceable chemical and
electrical properties qualities that ensure a reliable, safe and
long-lasting product. There is no known chemical or combination of
chemicals that can provide the same functionality and reliability of
rosin. Therefore, eliminating rosin would force a change in the
composition of soldering flux and solder paste that will ultimately
affect the reliability of the final electronic product.
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