precaution whole using handling a magnet
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Followings are the major precautions for general user while handling magnet:
1. If a magnet is brought near a magnetic tape, floppy disk, prepaid card, ticket, or electronic clock, the magnetic recording may be damaged or magnetized, making the device unusable. In addition, do not place electronic keys, cards and tickets together in the pocket as an electronic key may cause them to become unusable.
2. Make sure that magnets are not swallowed. Seek immediate medical attention if swallowed. Do not place magnets within the reach of children.
3. For those with allergies who react sensitively to metals, the skin may become red and rough upon contact with a magnet. Stay away from magnets if such symptoms appear.
4. In general, the components of a magnet may dissolve in water. Therefore, never drink water that has been in contact with a magnet.
5. Bringing magnets near a person fitted with an electronic medical device such as a pacemaker is extremely dangerous. Be careful as this may affect the normal operation of the medical device.
6. Magnets break easily in general. Be careful of broken fragments getting into your eyes or causing injuries.
7. Since magnets exert a strong attractive force, be careful not to crush your hands, especially handling very large magnets.