[Histonet] formalin in OR/L&D

[Rene J Buesa]

Keeping formalin under a hood over a spill control pad is an acceptable practice, but having a larger formalin container out of a hood and dripping to a drain is totally unacceptable, more because it is an open container than because of a small dripping to the sewer.
René J.

From: Gale Limron <GaleL <@t> unionhospital.org>
To: "histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu" <histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu>
Sent: Monday, June 13, 2011 11:16 AM
Subject: [Histonet] formalin in OR/L&D

Hi,
I know this topic has been discussed time-to-time but I was just approached with questions regarding the formalin cubes that are supplied to our OR and L&D departments.
OR has a small room where 2.5 gal. cubes are kept under a hood. They set on a metal stand in a plastic tray. They would like to keep a layer of spill-absorbing material in the plastic tray to neutralize any drips or spills. Is this advisable?
L&D has 5 gal. formalin cubes that are kept beside a sink in an area with no hood. If there are any drips or leaks they are washed down the drain. Any opinions on this system of storage?
I would appreciate hearing how other places handle these types of storage issues.
Thank you,
Gale

Gale Limron CT, HT (ASCP)
Histology Supervisor
Union Hospital
659 Boulevard
Dover, Ohio 44622
330-343-3311 ext 2562



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