It is estimated that 558,000 workers are potentially exposed to Cr(VI) in the United States. Workers in a variety of occupations are potentially exposed to Cr(VI). Workplace exposures occur mainly in the following areas: Welding and other types of hot work on stainless steel and other metals that contain chromium.
I've read every novel by Dean Koontz, and I would put WINTER MOON in the bottom third. This is not a terrible novel, but it's very slow paced in the middle and the ending is not particularly satisfying.
The last time a full moon dawned in the skies on Christmas was in 1977, and the event won't happen again until 2034. December's full moon is called the Full Cold Moon because it occurs during the beginning of winter and it will peak at 06.11 EST. Scroll down for video