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From: Rob Toreki <info**At_Symbol_Here**ILPI.COM>
Subject: Re: Tool selection for removing hoses from glassware
Date: Nov 10, 2009 18:08 UTC
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We=92ve been looking hard at our hand injuries lately and are focusing on cutting tool and glove selection. One thing in particular that we haven=92t been able to come up with a good solution for is a tool that works well for removing tubing that has basically seized or =93become one with=94 the glass connections on condensers, cold fingers, etc. I=92m sure you=92ve seen this before and most people reach for their pocket knife or a razor blade. It generally ends badly. Either the blade slips or the glass breaks and in either situation we end up with stitches. Anyone found a tool that works better under these conditions?KimKimberly Begley Jeskie, MPH-OSHMOperations ManagerPhysical Sciences DirectorateOak Ridge National Laboratory(865) 574-4945