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Subject: Re: Eye Protection in Analytical Labs
Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:08:00 -0600
Author: "Amell, Diane (DLI)"


Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:31:11 -0500
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From: Ernest Lippert <ernielippert**At_Symbol_Here**TOAST.NET>
Subject: Eye Protection in Analytical Labs




I would like to receive comments, information about current practices, and
legal implications regarding eye protection in industrial analytical/RD
laboratories. Obviously, OSHA 1910.133(a)(1) applies but no direction is
given. Safety, comfort, and compliance are paramount. The lab personnel are
trained chemists and would handle many different chemicals including both
concentrated and dilute acids, bases, and other materials common to
analytical techniques. The acids would include hydrofluoric and perchloric.
No pyrophoric or extremely toxic materials like methyl mercury are involved.
Bench top and hood operations are to be considered.


There are many combination of PPE but I think the following 4 include the
important possibilities: (1) safety glasses with side shields, (2) safety
glasses with side shields and full face protection, (3) fitted goggles with
indirect vents, and (4) fitted goggles without vents.


Regards,

Ernie Lippert






I would like to receive comments, information about cu
rrent practices, and legal implications regarding eye protection in industr
ial analytical/RD laboratories. Obviously, OSHA 1910.133(a)(1) applies but 
no direction is given. Safety, comfort, and compliance are paramount. The l
ab personnel are trained chemists and would handle many different chemicals
 including both concentrated and dilute acids, bases, and other materials c
ommon to analytical techniques. The acids would include hydrofluoric and pe
rchloric. No pyrophoric or extremely toxic materials like methyl mercury ar
e involved. Bench top and hood operations are to be considered.



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There are many combination of PPE but I think the foll
owing 4 include the important possibilities: (1) safety glasses with side s
hields, (2) safety glasses with side shields and full face protection, (3) 
fitted goggles with indirect vents, and (4) fitted goggles without vents.



=A0


Regards,


Ernie Lippert


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