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SAFE USE of MICROWAVE
 Using the Microwave shall be ATTENDED to all times.
 Heating Styrofoam and plastic cups in the microware is unsafe, and SHALL BE
AVOIDED.
 Heating paper, tissues, paper towels and napkins in the microwave is NOT
permitted.
 MICROWAVE SAFE Plastic containers ONLY may be heated in the microwave.
 Heating metal items in the microwave is NOT permitted
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Super-heating water in a clean cup in the microwave will result in hot-water eruption which will cause
the water to violently explode out of the cup and cause serious skin burns or scalding injuries around
the hands and face.
Environmental Health Safety & Risk Management
EHS&RM – SAFE USE OF MICROWAVE SIGN 022 / 2014