Pat,

 

I spoke to some colleagues and got the following recommendations:

 

"I would raise and lower a ring clamp around the top when I couldn't hold a graduated cylinder, especially larger ones. I can draw a pic if needed.

 

There's also putty that is used for fixing items like vases to a shelf for earthquake proofing. It sticks well enough to keep something from tipping, but can be removed relatively easily. I know of one from quake hold."

-Jennifer Mattler

 

"There are devices meant to hold art, like round bottom pots, that are very effective, and if combined with a bit of putty (or museum wax is what we use at home), it keeps things very steady in case of minor quakesÑshould work in labs, too."

-Susan Vleck

 

If I hear back from anyone else I'll pass their recommendations along. Hope this helps!

Sincerely,

 

Jack Reidy (he/him)

Research Safety Specialist, Assistant Chemical Hygiene Officer

Environmental Health & Safety

Stanford University

484 Oak Road, Stanford, CA, 94305

Tel: (650) 497-7614

 

 

 

 

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