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Date: Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at 7:05:24 PM
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From: Joseph Peters <0000156b5ab394bd-dmarc-request**At_Symbol_Here**LISTS.PRINCETON.EDU>
Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] Use of Ear Buds / Headphones
Date: Thu, 4 Nov 2021 12:20:30 +0000
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Thanks Ralph and Rob for providing the threads from previous discussions on this topic.

They are very helpful as we develop a policy for the use, or non-use of earbuds and headphones.

Joe

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-----Original Message-----
From: Joseph Peters
Sent: Wednesday, November 3, 2021 1:51 PM
To: ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety
Subject: Use of Ear Buds / Headphones


Hi Ralph,


I have a question for the group.

What is the policy that various groups have on wearing earbuds / headphones in a Lab / chemical plant environment? I seem to recall that this was a topic of discussion in the past.

We operate bench, pilot, and demonstration scale chemical plants at this site. We also have a number of analytical labs. Our evacuation procedures start with an audible alarm or page to evacuate / define the emergency.

We have thought about allowing single earbuds only but are not sure if even this is acceptable. Any comments would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Joe

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