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Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] Flame Resistance & Lab Coats
Date: January 28, 2013 12:45:22 PM EST
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Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] Flame Resistance & Lab Coats
Date: January 28, 2013 4:46:54 PM EST
Author: Monona Rossol

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From: Ralph B Stuart <rstuart**At_Symbol_Here**CORNELL.EDU>
Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] Flame Resistance & Lab Coats
Date: January 28, 2013 2:50:02 PM EST
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Message-ID: <2EAF8EFE98ADDC489FE87053F63F66232504749EF5**At_Symbol_Here**gimli.morehead-st.edu>

I agree that for much routine lab work, proper technique can be as effective in preventing fires.

That is the case, but I don't think of Personal Protective Equipment as being there for routine situations. I think that lab coats and other PPE are there for when something goes wrong...

- Ralph


Ralph Stuart CIH
Chemical Hygiene Officer
Department of Environmental Health and Safety
Cornell University

rstuart**At_Symbol_Here**cornell.edu

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