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Subject: Re: 1920's College Chem Lab
Date: Tue, 9 Oct 2007 23:43:46 +0000
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Subject: Re: 1920's College Chem Lab
Date: Tue, 9 Oct 2007 20:15:14 -0700
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Date: Tue, 9 Oct 2007 23:46:57 +0000
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Subject: Re: 1920's College Chem Lab
Comments: To: Diane Amell 




I'll be surprised if there is NOT Hg there.

-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: Diane Amell  

> Not to mention lead paint. 
> 
> - Diane Amell, MNOSHA 
> 
> 
> >>> "Larry D. McLouth" 10/9/2007 11:54 AM >>> 
> 
> If by heavy metals you mean mercury then you are more than likely to 
> find it....from broken thermometers, etc. 
> 
> Larry 
> 
> Julie Jarrah wrote: 
> > I am part of a group who is determining the safest way to 'tear down' 
> an old college chemistry lab building that was built in the 1920's. We 
> know that the underlying floors are asbestos and that heavy metals are a 
> concern. 
> > 
> > Are there any other major concerns that I should be aware of or need 
> to look into? Please advise. 
> > 
> > Thank you, 
> > J J Schwartz 
> > Safety Officer 
> > Bethlehem, PA 
> > 610-625-8047 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
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