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Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2012 3:31 PM
To: Linda Blazek
Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; Amy Self
Subject: Re: [Histonet] Respirators and Routine Histology
They must
Respirators are required when you have a task that has proven to be above the
recommend PPM trace gas analysis. I've only seen that once in umpteen years.
Usually a hood is fine. If you have concerns you should always do another badge
analysis. Wearing a respirator all day is not an option in
Happy New Year to All,
I need some help from all of you out there in histoland.
How many of you wear respirators during your entire 8 hour work day for routine
histology? If you don't wear a respirator do you wear any type of mask or
shield at all for routine histology?
Also if any of you
No, not here. We don't wear anything at all. We have excellent air flow, and we
wear the badges that test for exposure to xylene and formalin annually which I
think is a CAP requirement. Our results have been better than acceptable every
year.
Lisa Brenner HTL (ASCP)
Histology Technical
Nothing at all???
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From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
[mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Lisa Brenner
Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2012 3:22 PM
To: Amy Self; 'histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu'
Subject: Re: [Histonet] Respirators
: Thursday, January 5, 2012 2:30:20 PM
Subject: RE: [Histonet] Respirators and Routine Histology
Nothing at all???
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From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
[mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Lisa Brenner
Sent: Thursday, January 05
I also do not wear any type of respirator. Not at any point of my day. I
annually wear a formalin badge to test for exposure rate, but thats it. I
gross under a fume hood and I use Slide Bright instead of xylene. It does
not have any fumes or noxious odor and is non toxic. My stain line is also
Of
jsjurc...@comcast.net
Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2012 2:31 PM
To: Linda Blazek
Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; Amy Self
Subject: Re: [Histonet] Respirators and Routine Histology
They must be in a liberal part of Michigan.
- Original Message -
From: Linda Blazek lbla
When I work with xylene, it's always in the fume hood while wearing
gloves. The same goes for formaldehyde. I never use a face shield for
anything, I just do it in the fume hood if I need to use caution with a
certain chemical.
Emily
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