[Nhcoll-l] Labeling Hazardous Chemicals in Public Displays
Sarah K. Huber
skhuber at vims.edu
Mon Mar 25 10:28:04 EDT 2013
Many thanks to everyone for your input regarding hazardous chemical labeling of specimens on public display. We've been able to work out a solution with our safety officer and the fire marshal. Having input from the museum community that I could reference in our conversations was extremely helpful!!
Sarah K. Huber, Ph.D.
Research Assistant Professor of Biology and Marine Science
Collection Manager, VIMS Ichthyology Collection
804.684.7104 | Collection 804.684.7285
skhuber at vims.edu | www.vims.edu
PO Box 1346 | Rt. 1208 Greate Rd., Gloucester Pt., VA 23062
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From: Dietrich, Elizabeth [DIETRICH at si.edu]
Sent: Monday, March 25, 2013 7:55 AM
To: 'Bentley, Andrew Charles'; Sarah K. Huber; nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu
Subject: RE: [Nhcoll-l] Labeling Hazardous Chemicals in Public Displays
You need to check your hazardous waste regulations for your jurisdiction. If you put a “HAZARDOUS WASTE” label on it, you will be required to dispose of it as hazardous waste within the regulated time frame.
I think what you are in need of is an NFPA style diamond label or one of the similar formats.
[http://coachpesek.edublogs.org/files/2009/08/nfpa_diamond_explained.jpg]
From: nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu [mailto:nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu] On Behalf Of Bentley, Andrew Charles
Sent: Sunday, March 24, 2013 7:57 AM
To: Sarah K. Huber; nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu
Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Labeling Hazardous Chemicals in Public Displays
Sarah
Why not display the sticker prominently and use it as an educational opportunity…
Andy
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Andy Bentley
Ichthyology Collection Manager
University of Kansas
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From: Sarah Huber <skhuber at vims.edu<mailto:skhuber at vims.edu>>
Date: Friday, March 22, 2013 2:08 PM
To: "nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu<mailto:nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu>" <nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu<mailto:nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu>>
Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Labeling Hazardous Chemicals in Public Displays
We recently build a new display for our coelacanth, and it includes a 75 gallon tank filled with ethanol which is recessed into the wall. We have been informed by our safety officers on campus that an ethanol hazardous waste sticker (4" x 6") must be affixed to the front of the tank to comply with fire safety regulations. Obviously, we would prefer not to have a large vinyl sticker on a $6,000 display that partially obscures the specimen and could possibly alarm the general public.
Can anyone advise on regulations for labeling hazardous chemicals, such as ethanol, in public displays, or point me to a good resource for finding this information.
Thank you,
Sarah
Sarah K. Huber, Ph.D.
Research Assistant Professor of Biology and Marine Science
Collection Manager, VIMS Ichthyology Collection
804.684.7104 | Collection 804.684.7285
skhuber at vims.edu<mailto:skhuber at vims.edu> | www.vims.edu<http://www.vims.edu>
PO Box 1346 | Rt. 1208 Greate Rd., Gloucester Pt., VA 23062
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