[Histonet] Formalin and Xylene Exposure

[Daryl Mikita]

Hello,

I was wondering what your guys protocol on working in the histology lab and gross room with formalin and xylene in use (without charcoal filtration), is when the ventilation (exhaust) system goes down.  Do you have respirators to wear or do you evacuate everyone until the ventilation system is back up and running?

Thanks, 

Daryl Mikita, HT(ASCP)cm
Wyoming Medical Center
Anatomical Pathology
1233 E. 2nd St.
Casper, WY 82601
Phone: 307-577-2198
Fax: 307-577-2731