From:
Murphy, Dr. Ruth Ann <rmurphy**At_Symbol_Here**UMHB.EDU>
Subject:
[DCHAS-L] Raman?
Date:
Apr 19, 2023 18:39 UTC
Reply-To:
ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety <DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**Princeton.EDU>
In-Reply-To:
Greetings,
I am seeking advice first as to the safety of having undergraduate chemistry students work with a Raman spectrometer. They would of course be supervised. The vendor requires that the buyer sign a document acknowledging the hazards of laser
work. The document recommends that anyone using the instrument have a vision exam first and remove jewelry. Is there any advice on how to influence the administration that this is a safe activity for our students? Thank you.
Best,
Ruth Ann
Ruth Ann Cook Murphy, Ph.D.
Professor of Chemistry
Co-Chairperson, Health Professions Advisory Committee
Amy LeVesconte Professorship of Chemistry
JAMP Faculty Director
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
900 College Street
Belton, TX 76513-2599
Phone 254.295.4542
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