Originally Posted by
Johnc
No open wounds on hands please (11 days in hospital, 6 in ICU on a breathing machine, beryllium/copper poisoning) I only wet sanded, but in doing so got a few little cuts (enough to bleed a bit, not much but enough). Lung Doctor said it infected my lungs through the blood stream. Was in the hospital less than 6hrs after finishing for the night not being able to breath. He also said, just like lead poisoning, it never leaves your body. Although you can build up a tolerance, just takes longer for your lungs to start failing.