[Histonet] FORMALDEHYDE

[Fischer, R. B]

 I suggest having your bio-med or engineering department check the
generator exhaust belts that power the ventilation to see if they have
worn, slipped or have broken... 


R.Brian Fischer
Histology Lead Tech
Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula
PO Box HH Monterey Ca. 93942
831-625-4791
Fax: 831-6583683

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[mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Kathy M.
Gorham
Sent: Thursday, December 03, 2009 9:36 AM
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Subject: [Histonet] FORMALDEHYDE

Good Morning Histo Land, I was just informed that on my last test sample
for formaldehyde vapors was very high.  Right now I have to wear a
respirator while grossing and assisting grossing.  We are looking at why
the Mopec grossing station is not working in fact we have not had really
good results since we put it in.  I'm wondering if anyone else is having
the same problem or know of a better solution.  Our grossing station is
the one that is self contained with filters. Also is anyone using with
good result a formalin substitute? If so which one? 
Thanks and Have a great day,

Kathy Gorham, H.T.
Grande Ronde Hospital
La Grande Oregon


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