Date: Tue, 9 Oct 2007 09:54:34 -0700
Reply-To: "Larry D. McLouth" <LDMclouth**At_Symbol_Here**LBL.GOV>
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From: "Larry D. McLouth" <LDMclouth**At_Symbol_Here**LBL.GOV>
Subject: Re: 1920's College Chem Lab
Comments: To: Julie Jarrah
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If by heavy metals you mean mercury then you are more than likely to 
find it....from broken thermometers, etc.

Larry

Julie Jarrah wrote:
> I am part of a group who is determining the safest way to 'tear down' an old college chemistry lab building that was built in the 1920's.  We know that the underlying floors are asbestos and that heavy metals are a concern.  
>
> Are there any other major concerns that I should be aware of or need to look into?  Please advise.
>
> Thank you,
> J J Schwartz
> Safety Officer
> Bethlehem, PA
> 610-625-8047
>
>
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