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LikegusleeOil is highly flammable so the use of open flame at the drilling site is forbidden. However, there is a slight danger of oil poisoning in the open space. Unskilled attendants who clean the cisterns have to wear masks while working to protect themselves from possible toxic fumes caused by the easily evaporating compounds which constitute pa

Thank you both.

I see your point Philip, actually I found that word in the dictionary. I wasn't sure if it is actually used. Somebody might find it offensive.

AntonijaThank you both.

I see your point Philip, actually I found that word in the dictionary. I wasn't sure if it is actually used. Somebody might find it offensive.

You obviously got my point.

I think something is missing. The danger in the open air is ONLY slight. You seem to want to minimize this, but if you say there's a slight risk, I would expect you to tell me how to address even this slight risk. Perhaps you mean "little risk" which emphasizes the "not very much at all" - but "slight risk" is still a risk. If my understanding of what you want to say is correct, you may want a "ho

I personally don't see anything offensive in using skilled and unskilled. Some of the plant operators will have received lengthy periods of training and experience on the operation of the various processes whereas the workers who do this kind of cleaning of the tanks will have received little training other than basic safety precautions about working in this environment.

My suggestion:

Grammar Geek, you are right about however. The author didn't put it like this, although she perhaps should have because it would make more sense.

Thank you all.