On Sep 6, 2012 8:06 AM, "richard chalkley (IAH-C)" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

I agree.

 

From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of sharon naylor
Sent: 05 September 2012 18:11
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] moving small bottles of acids

 

would be tempted to hand this over to H&S.........sounds like its more in their field
 

> Date: Wed, 5 Sep 2012 17:58:13 +0100
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> Subject: [OCC-HEALTH] moving small bottles of acids
> To: [log in to unmask]
>
> Hi
> I have recently visited a college and have been asked advice on safe movement of trays of chemistry equipment for class groups.
>
> School does not want chemicals storing in classrooms- understandable.
> Prep room is up and down levels inside and out with thresholds so trolley not option also jiggling breaks pourers on measuring beakers . Acid bottles have stoppers which work their way out when jiggled.
> Doors locked/unlocked on route.
> currently one tray is carried at a time but fire regs say that the corridors have to be clear so cant have a shelf to put tray down to lock/unlock doors so the individual has to prop it against a wall while trying to lock/unlock door then the same on the other side of the door. Putting down, opening door, then picking up means lifting from floor while foot propping door open.
> door hooks to hold door open would just add another complicating factor.
>
> I suspect automatic doors would be costly.
> I have searched web to no avail- now over to the real knowledge source....any ideas?
>
> Jacqui
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