Yes, shredding is fun, but like all good things, too much shredding can potentially lead to irreparable harm both to yourself and others. Just prior to casting the next lead in All Documents Go to Heaven, ask the following questions to ensure shredder safety:1) “Is this mine?” Don’t shred what’s not yours. It may seem like common sense, but at times perhaps the urge seems too much to resist. Whether you find pictures of your current significant other enjoying a romantic evening with an ex, an old Halloween photo in which you’re in the background dressed as Bambi (not sexy Bambi, just regular Bambi) or even incriminating legal papers that officially belong to the prosecution, always stick to the shredding’s golden rule.2) “Is this laminated?” As a general rule of thumb, never shred anything with a shiny outer coat. Most likely you, or someone close to you, went through the extra effort to make sure this particular item endured the test of time. This rule extends protection to official paperwork as well, such as passports and drivers licenses, no matter how bad your picture may be.3) “Does this have monetary or historical value?” It should go without saying that if this particular piece of parchment is green-tinted with a president in the center, simply put it back in your wallet and dismiss the idea. A scroll of ancient Egyptian papyrus, on the other hand, may at first glance seem like a perfectly aged and tenderized morsel ready to be torn apart by sharp shredder teeth. Don’t do it. Shredding papyrus blatantly disregards history dating back to 3000 BC, when the Egyptians first scribbled the hieroglyphics that paved the way for today’s written word.Aside from these basic guidelines to which there are few, in any, exceptions, feel free to plug in your shredder, turn that bad boy on and go absolutely nuts