DCHAS-L Archives Nov 04 2010 - Re: Power strips in hoods

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Date: Thu, 4 Nov 2010 07:51:17 -0400
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Sorry, just to clarify, the explosion was not related at all to the power strip but to the chemical reaction. Thanks

Bill Galdenzi

Environmental, Health, and Safety

Boehringer-Ingelheim Pharamceuticals

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Subject: [DCHAS-L] Power strips in hoods

All

Does anyone have policies or know of requirements for power strips, and similar power supply units, in hoods. I am referring to not explosion proof rated hoods and areas.

I know of a incident that happened years ago that involved a chemical explosion in a hood that injured a chemist. OSHA investigated and the only “citation” was for use of “temporary” wiring inside a hood. The OSHA inspector considered the power strip temporary wiring and prohibited them from inside the hood.

Please let me know.

Thanks