From:
Jessica Martin <jessica.a.martin**At_Symbol_Here**UCONN.EDU>
Subject:
Re: [DCHAS-L] telephone requirement question
Date:
Oct 21, 2022 12:19 UTC
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ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety <DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**Princeton.EDU>
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In addition to what everyone else has said here, I would also think they would want to test coverage EXTENSIVELY before they do. We had MANY weak and or dead zones for cell reception in the chemistry building in which I did my graduate work. One of the worst dead zones was the 1st level - where our main stockroom was. I am actually a little horrified when I hear that other campuses have chosen to remove the landlines from their buildings.
Jessica A. Martin, Ph.D.
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Pinkhassik Group, Department of Chemistry (2016-2021)
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[Bold my emphasis] EPA believes that, although cell phones are a useful means of communication, they should not be relied upon solely to satisfy this requirement. The Agency is therefore finalizing § 262.16(b)(8)(iv) and § 262.254 as proposed.
Thanks for this summary; I believe that was the situation the last time I looked into it and would be surprised if it changed. I ended up putting “No Smoking” signs on 12 chemical cabinets under fume hoods that are used as waste storage areas last year, even though indoor smoking has been banned on campus for at least 20 years...
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