Date: Thu, 4 Nov 2010 08:04:49 -0400
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From: Bill Galdenzi <bill.galdenzi**At_Symbol_Here**BOEHRINGER-INGELHEIM.COM>
Subject: Re: Power strips in hoods
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Sorry, just to clarify, the explosion was not related at all to the power strip but to the chemical reaction.   Thanks

Bill Galdenzi

Environmental, Health, and Safety

Boehringer-Ingelheim Pharamceuticals

(203) 778-7759

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From: DCHAS-L Discussion List [mailto:DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**list.uvm.edu] On Behalf Of Bill Galdenzi
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Subject: [DCHAS-L] Power strips in hoods

All

Does anyone have policies or know of requirements for power strips, and similar power supply units, in hoods.   I am referring to not explosion proof rated hoods and areas.   

I know of a incident that happened years ago that involved a chemical explosion in a hood that injured a chemist.   OSHA investigated and the only “citation” was for use of “temporary” wiring inside a hood.   The OSHA inspector considered the power strip temporary wiring and prohibited them from inside the hood.

Please let me know.


Thanks    

Bill Galdenzi

Environmental, Health, and Safety

Boehringer-Ingelheim Pharamceuticals

(203) 778-7759

bill.galdenzi**At_Symbol_Here**boehringer-ingelheim.com

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