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Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] Autoclave preventative maintenance
Date: Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at 3:04:12 PM
Author: Monique Wilhelm <mwilhelm**At_Symbol_Here**UMICH.EDU> 		Next by Date:
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Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2022 07:08:02 -0400
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From: Andy Glode <andy.glode**At_Symbol_Here**UNH.EDU>
Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] Autoclave preventative maintenance
Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2022 19:41:28 +0000
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While not preventive maintenance, our office does spore testing monthly and also spore tests whenever there is an interruption in steam or power that might affect autoclave performance. Spore testing is a good performance indicator and can help identify units that need service.

 

I hope this helps,

Andy

 

Andy Glode, MS, CIH

Director, Office of Environmental Health and Safety

University of New Hampshire

O: 603-862-5038; C: 603-534-9872

https://www.unh.edu/research/environmental-health-and-safety

 

 

From: ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety <DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**Princeton.EDU> On Behalf Of Shannon Nephew
Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2022 2:55 PM
To: DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**Princeton.EDU
Subject: [DCHAS-L] Autoclave preventative maintenance

 

Hello all,

 

I know this isn't really a chemical issue, but it is a safety issue!  

I am interested in getting our autoclaves (which are getting older) inspected as part of a PM program.  

Does anyone currently do this at their university?

 

Thank you!

 

Shannon


SHANNON C. NEPHEW, 

MS, CSM, CCHO

Chemical Hygiene Officer, Hudson Hall Science Complex Building Manager

Science Programs and Facilities Support Professional

Hudson Hall 317

101 Broad Street
Plattsburgh, NY 12901

plattsburgh.edu

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