DCHASers,
I would appreciate your input on the following:
We have a student (senior) that is scheduled to take a chemistry lab during our second summer session. Due to a skin condition, the student is not able to wear closed-toed shoes at this time. The lab uses concentrated acids and bases among its various hazards, so lack of protective footwear is not an option. I am looking for ideas to address this.
I do not think that chem-resistant booties are an option as the whole issue is allowing the feet to breath, and any protective bootie would be impervious to chemicals and exasperate the student's condition. This lab is a results-driven lab and student grades are based on results, so simply supplying data and having the student write up reports based on provided data would not be feasible.
Any help is appreciated.
--- For more information about the DCHAS-L e-mail list, contact the Divisional secretary at secretary**At_Symbol_Here**dchas.org Follow us on Twitter **At_Symbol_Here**acsdchasRegards,
Brandon S. Chance, MS, CCHOAssociate Director of Environmental Health and SafetyOffice of Risk ManagementSouthern Methodist UniversityPO Box 750231 | Dallas, TX 75275-0231T) 214.768.2430 | M) 469-978-8664
"É our job in safety is to make the task happen, SAFELY; not to interfere with the workÉ" Neal Langerman
Previous post | Top of Page | Next post