Can Scanning My Hand with Light Harm It?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the safety of scanning a hand with light, particularly concerns about potential harm from the light used in scanners. Participants explore the implications of using scanners on various body parts and the humorous aspects of such behaviors.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants assert that the light used in scanners is regular and not harmful.
  • Others express confidence that scanning a hand would not cause any harm.
  • A participant questions whether the light is strong enough to cause sunburn.
  • There are humorous anecdotes about people scanning various body parts and pets, suggesting a culture of unusual behaviors.
  • One participant references a news article about a man who went blind after photocopying his face, raising concerns about eye safety when scanning.
  • Another suggests wearing sunglasses with UV protection as a precaution.
  • It is mentioned that the blink reflex should protect the eyes from potential damage during scanning.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that scanning a hand is not harmful, but there are differing opinions regarding the safety of scanning other body parts and the potential risks to eyesight.

Contextual Notes

Some claims about safety are based on personal beliefs rather than scientific evidence, and there is uncertainty regarding the specific types of light used in scanners and their effects.

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if i put my hand on the scanner and scan my hand, do u think the strong light will harm my hand? because i really want to scan my hand, but i don't know whether it is harmful.
 
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No, its regular light.
 
I don't think it would be harmful at all.
 
It's not strong enough to sunburn you is it?


A man, trying to discourage trespassers, put up signs around his property saying "Caution! Unprotected personnel may suffer radiation damage!"

When his neighbors complained (wondering exactly what he had on his property), he responded "Hey, it's true! If you run around here naked, you might get sunburned!"
 
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ive known people who would put other body parts on a scanner :biggrin:
 
So have I. People do strange things! :bugeye:

Has anyone ever wondered what motivates these people to behave the way they do? Sometimes I think there is a gene for weirdness. Especially in my family! :wink:
 
so that means.. i can scan my hand??
 
yes you can
 
cronxeh said:
ive known people who would put other body parts on a scanner :biggrin:
and then there are those who insist on putting their pets in the scanner.
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What do you mean "in the scanner"? Moonbear's gerbils are powering all my electronics appliances :rolleyes:
 
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a news article states that a man photocopy his face and then he got blind.
so if i scan my face, will i get blind?
 
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wear sunglasses with a uv rateing?
 
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OMG the cat scan was sooo funny
 
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The blink reflex should be sufficient to prevent any damage to your eyes.
 

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