H&S Instructions for Magnets
Extreme pulling power requires responsibility.
Working with neodymium magnets requires particular caution. Here we present a list of warnings that you must read before starting use.
Key points!
Immense force
Use magnets with awareness. Their powerful strength can shock even professionals. Be vigilant and do not underestimate their force.
Hand protection
Big blocks can crush fingers in a fraction of a second. Do not put your hand between two strong magnets.
Protective goggles
Protect your eyes. Magnets can fracture upon violent connection, ejecting sharp fragments into the air. We recommend safety glasses.
Swallowing risk
Neodymium magnets are not toys. Eating multiple magnets may result in them attracting across intestines, which constitutes a direct threat to life and necessitates immediate surgery.
Danger to pacemakers
Warning for patients: Powerful magnets disrupt medical devices. Keep minimum 30 cm distance or ask another person to work with the magnets.
Threat to electronics
Equipment safety: Neodymium magnets can ruin data carriers and sensitive devices (heart implants, hearing aids, mechanical watches).
GPS and phone interference
A strong magnetic field interferes with the functioning of magnetometers in smartphones and navigation systems. Do not bring magnets near a device to avoid damaging the sensors.
Metal Allergy
Medical facts indicate that the nickel plating (standard magnet coating) is a potent allergen. If your skin reacts to metals, refrain from touching magnets with bare hands and opt for encased magnets.
Power loss in heat
Regular neodymium magnets (N-type) lose magnetization when the temperature goes above 80°C. This process is irreversible.
Dust explosion hazard
Fire warning: Neodymium dust is explosive. Avoid machining magnets without safety gear as this risks ignition.