From:
Rob Toreki <info**At_Symbol_Here**ilpi.com>
Subject:
Re: [DCHAS-L] demolition of lab with osmium tetroxide contamination
Date:
Aug 5, 2013 21:10 UTC
Reply-To:
DCHAS-L
In-Reply-To:
Not an expert at that, but for the hood I'd go with a full face supplied air respirator. While it's unlikely there is anything volatile remaining, OsO4 attacks the corneas and I would not rely on a cartridge which probably has not been tested against Os4.
Rob Toreki
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Hi everyone,
I'd like to know if anyone has dealt with the demolition of a lab and removal of a fume hood in which osmium tetroxide was used? Other than recommending respiratory protection (N100 or P100 cartridges), nitrile gloves and coveralls during tear-out, are there any other precautions we should keep in mind?
Thanks for any suggestions.
Ellen
Ellen Sweet
Laboratory Ventilation Specialist
Department of Environmental Health and Safety
Cornell University
315-730-8896
