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Date: Fri, 5 Nov 2010 08:37:37 -0700
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From: Eric Clark <erclark**At_Symbol_Here**PH.LACOUNTY.GOV>
Subject: Re: flammable cabinet question
In-Reply-To: <6C0639B1D231AE449A9AED1D6F470BFD3852B9C489**At_Symbol_Here**newport.wesley.int>
This issue was brought up just last week during the quarterly safety
committee meeting. People find it inconvenient to hold the spring-loaded
doors open to the flammable cabinet while placing or retrieving gallon
sized bottles of liquids - especially since the bottom of the door is
slightly higher than you can hold with your foot. Lots of work-arounds
were discussed. At this point all I can add to the discussion is that
MaryAnn's not the only one who's noticed that unintended negative
consequence resulting from a safety regulation.
Eric
Eric Clark, MS, CCHO, CHMM
Safety & Compliance Officer
Los Angeles County Public Health Laboratory
>>> "Yaeger, Mary Ann" 11/5/2010 5:24 AM >>>
We have had chemicals dropped a few times because of the self closing
doors. Has anyone else had this problem? In trying to keep the door
open, or not realizing how close the door is people have bumped the door
pulling out the chemical and dropped the bottle. Our older cabinets are
not self closing and we don't have a problem with the doors being left
open. I prefer those that are not self closing.
MaryAnn
MaryAnn Yaeger, MS
Supervisor of Laboratory Services,
Chemical Hygiene Officer
Wesley College
120 N. State Street
Dover DE 19901
Ph. 302-736-2389
Fax 302-736-2301
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Sent: Thursday, November 04, 2010 5:53 PM
To: DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**LIST.UVM.EDU
Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] flammable cabinet question
State and local codes will vary so you should consult your local or state
fire marshal's office. For example, it is my understanding that
California requires self-closing doors. The major US manufacturers sell
both manual and automatic door models, so there is obviously no federal
requirement.
Given the obvious safety advantages of automatic door closers, the
question should be why one would wish to defeat a safety feature that is,
at best, a trivial annoyance. I strongly endorse their use whenever
feasible.
Best wishes,
Rob Toreki
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On Nov 4, 2010, at 5:19 PM, Bradley, Shelly wrote:
Are self-closing doors required on flammable cabinets? (Specifically those
under fume hoods)
If not, are there any restrictions on removing closers from flammable
cabinet doors as long as the door latches?
Thanks,
Shelly
Shelly Bradley
Instrumentation Specialist
Laboratory Development Assistant
Campus Chemical Compliance Director
Chemistry Department
Hendrix College
Conway, AR 72032
(501) 450-3812
bradley**At_Symbol_Here**hendrix.edu
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