Re: [Histonet] Paraffin Accumulation on floor

2010-02-24 Thread Jay Lundgren
I have noticed that most slips happen in the junctions between the paraffin covered floors and " uncoated" floors, such as doorways to outside halls. The change in traction does it. Also, hard soled shoes are fine, as long as they have a build up of paraffin on them. If a visitor (or patho

RE: [Histonet] Paraffin Accumulation on floor

2010-02-24 Thread Podawiltz, Thomas
; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] Paraffin Accumulation on floor We have a long-handled scraper and use it periodically. Jeanine Bartlett Infectious Diseases Pathology Branch (404) 639-3590 jeanine.bartl...@cdc.hhs.gov -Original Message- From: histonet-boun

RE: [Histonet] Paraffin Accumulation on floor

2010-02-24 Thread Rathborne, Toni
We also use the long-handled scraper. Our greatest problem though, was the hallway outside of Histology where non-technical staff would be walking in heels. We eventually had that hall carpeted, which has been a great improvement. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthw

RE: [Histonet] Paraffin Accumulation on floor

2010-02-24 Thread Bartlett, Jeanine (CDC/CCID/NCZVED)
We have a long-handled scraper and use it periodically. Jeanine Bartlett Infectious Diseases Pathology Branch (404) 639-3590 jeanine.bartl...@cdc.hhs.gov -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of