We have a lab in our radiology department that stores and uses chemicals in space with carpeting. They have also conducted lead soldering in that space in the past. We state in our laboratory safety manual that carpet is not allowed in labs and we have noted this issue on all of their inspection reports, but they have said that they will not prioritize this unless there is a state or federal regulation that we can point to. We have explained that the manual is an institutional policy document, but that doesn’t seem to mean much to them. Does anyone here know of a regulation that specifically addresses this issue?

 

ALEX HAGEN

fischera**At_Symbol_Here**uw.edu / www.ehs.washington.edu

 

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