FROM EVER-VIGILANT John Walkenbach comes a cautionary note about a Swedish hospital that wants to ban its staff from wearing Crocs plastic clogs (image from Croc Fans), saying they generate static electricity that can knock out medical equipment.
"Blekinge hospital in southern Sweden suspects the slip-on shoes, made by US firm Crocs Inc, are to blame for at least three incidents in which respirators and other machines malfunctioned. The mishaps caused no injuries. Hospital spokesman Bjorn Lofqvist said staff wearing the clogs could turn into a cloud of lightning because of the static electricity."
We have quarantined our Crocs until further notice.
John Walkenbach -- "Crocs Banned"
Associated Press -- Plastic Clogs Disrupt Machinery"
