> >That being said (I have yet to read the article as that is a â??weekend thingâ??), I donâ??t think that this changes anything in our protocols for use of safety showers.
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One reason this topic caught my eye is that I am doing a training for a group of students next week who will be going field work, including collecting samples for chemical analysis. I know that some protocols for this type of work include carrying acids into the field and have heard of cases where splashes from the sample containers have led to significant skin exposures. I have also responded to events that occur in hallways without safety showers available.

Perhaps chemical safety training needs to include decon methods beyond flooding with water and some guidance about how to select the best approach? I have responded to several lab exposure events where people did not use the showers out of fear or privacy concerns. Getting them to think through those scenarios before an event might help them make better decisions in the moment...

- Ralph

Ralph Stuart, CIH, CCHO
Environmental Safety Manager
Keene State College
603 358-2859

ralph.stuart**At_Symbol_Here**keene.edu

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