FW: Fires in Histology Laboratories

From:Andrew Shand

Jim's reply has stimulated the "litle grey cells".  There was also one
caused by ether tracking from one lab, where a bottle was left without it's
cap on, to another where a Bunsen was lit.  That was a major fire with a lot
of damage.  Anyone remember the details?

Andy Shand

-----Original Message-----
From: Ito, James [mailto:jim.ito@yorkhill.scot.nhs.uk]
Sent: 31 March 2003 09:02
To: Andrew Shand
Subject: RE: Fires in Histology Laboratories


As stated by Andy Shand, the explosion was caused be ether being ignited in
a fridge which was not spark-proof.  The incident was caused when a rat was
sacrificed by by overdosing with ether vapour.  The rat was then placed in
the fridge, the explosion occurred and the rat was blasted through the
laboratory window and impacted on a parked car.  It happened in the lab
adjacent to mine and as no-one was hurt caused some amusement.  It also
caused us to be very careful in what we store in ordinary fridges and also
to purchase some sparkproof fridges and freezers.
 
Jim Ito
 
Senior Chief MLSO 
Pathology Department 
Royal Hospital for Sick Children 
Glasgow G3 8SJ 

-----Original Message-----
From: Andrew Shand [mailto:Andrew.Shand@north-bristol.swest.nhs.uk]
Sent: 31 March 2003 08:16
To: histonet@pathology.swmed.edu
Subject: RE: Fires in Histology Laboratories


Tom
 
Some years ago a British lab had an explosion. It was caused by ether being
ignited in a fridge.  Unfortunately I cannot remember any details.  Somebody
out there in histoland will I'm sure.
 
Andy Shand 

-----Original Message-----
From: Tom Wells [mailto:tomers@shaw.ca]
Sent: 28 March 2003 17:16
To: histonet@pathology.swmed.edu
Subject: Fires in Histology Laboratories


Is anyone aware of a significant fire occurring in a Histology laboratory? I
am looking at safety in histology labs and specifically fire prevention.
Thanks. Tom
 
Tom Wells
Supervisor, Immunohistochemistry
Lions Gate Hospital
North Vancouver, BC, Canada.



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