New on the Home Page are more chemical catalogs, lists of hazardous waste, the DOT Emergency Response Guide, biosafety links, information about training availability, and much more. The last issue of this newsletter contained news of the unfortunate death of a graduate student at Emory University's Yerkes Regional Primate Research Center due to zoonotic disease. When testing is complete, you will notice new stickers being placed on your hoods to show proper sash placement. It is very important that hood sashes be at or below the position indicated by the arrow on the new label. We have noticed a significant number of hoods with sashes opened wide while reactions are running.
Turbulence caused by such situations can lead to fumes being drawn into the room.
Remember, proper sash placement adds a layer of protection against explosions and fires, and it increases the probability that dangerous vapors, fumes, etc., are removed from the lab. Please help protect yourself and others by lowering fume hood sashes at least to the point of the red arrows. When hoods are unused, close the sash completely to conserve energy. Don't let your hood look like this. Each video requires less than 10 minutes to view.