From: James Kaufman <jim**At_Symbol_Here**LABSAFETY.ORG>
Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] Fume Hood Sash Mechanism Inspections
Date: Thu, 4 Jan 2018 13:52:44 -0500
Reply-To: ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety <DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**PRINCETON.EDU>
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We had one client who had five cables snap in three years..

There have been broken fingers, hands, wrists, and arms.

Cables should be inspected regularly. Otherwise, you might discover by accident that you gave guillotine in your lab ... Jim

On Jan 4, 2018 10:01 AM, "Wilhelm, Monique" <mwilhelm**At_Symbol_Here**umflint.edu> wrote:

Hello Everyone,

Has anyone experienced issues with sash mechanisms? I had one fail yesterday from what initially appears to be failure of the belt of the counterweight mechanism. These fume hoods are fairly new and I am wondering how often it is recommended that these mechanisms be inspected. And, does anyone have a written recommended procedure for such inspections that they are willing to share?

Thank you,

Monique

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Monique Wilhelm, M.S., NRCC Certified CHO

ACS D-CHAS Secretary-Elect|2017 CERM E. Ann Nalley Award Recipient

Laboratory Manager|Adjunct Lecturer|Chemistry Club Advisor

Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry|University of Michigan-Flint

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