Is the Burka made from material that is appropriate to the hazards? (Flame resistant or water pro of)?
If so, I’d embra ce it.
It’s better than a lab coat!
-Russ
Russell Vernon, Ph. D.
Director
Environmental Health & amp; Safety
University of Californ ia, Riverside
900 University Ave
Riverside, CA 92521
russell.vernon**At_Symbol_Here**ucr.edu
Direct (951) 827-5119
Admin (951) 827-5528
Fax (951) 827-5122
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On Behalf Of Yaeger, Mary Ann
Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2011 7:28 AM
To: DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**LIST.UVM.EDU
Subject: [DCHAS-L] Burka and safety
Could others tell me how you deal with a student who
wears a Burka taking an organic chemistry class, or any lab class for that
matter? We certainly don’t want to discriminate religiously, s
o how do we deal with the safety issues of that.
Surprisingly this is the first time this situation has arisen for us.
Thanks,
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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