[labnetwork] Chemical resistant apron storage

[Leif Johansen]

Hello Danny,

We have had the same problem at DTU Danchip and have come up with two attempts to solve it (please refer to the pictures below).
The first solution is simply to place aprons on hangers. This takes up space and the risk of the inside of an apron touching the outside of another apron is still present, albeit somewhat reduced.
The second solution is to hang the aprons on a triangular pole. If one only hangs one apron on each side, the risk of aprons touching each other is reduced. This, however, limits the number of aprons to three. The pole consists of magnetic, stainless steel plates, which are welded together. All items hanging on the pole are fixed with magnets.

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Best regards,
Leif

Leif S. Johansen

Head of Operations

DTU Danchip



Technical University of Denmark

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Danchip

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From: labnetwork-bounces at mtl.mit.edu [mailto:labnetwork-bounces at mtl.mit.edu] On Behalf Of Danny Pestal
Sent: 16. marts 2017 20:43
To: labnetwork at mtl.mit.edu
Subject: [labnetwork] Chemical resistant apron storage

Dear Labnetwork,
   I am reaching out for responses on how everyone manages their chemical resistant apron PPE storage. Our current solution of hanging them from hooks on the sides of the wet process benches leaves much to be desired. There is not a lot of room in the hanging area so the aprons get bunched up and apron fronts touch apron backs which increases the potential risk of a chemical exposure to the next wearer. Before I spend the efforts attempting to come up with a mechanical solution of hanging the aprons so they can't interact (with themselves and with each other), I am wondering if anyone has implemented a more simple way to manage this risk.

Thanks,
Danny Pestal

Facilities Manager
Marvell NanoLab
University of California, Berkeley
510-809-8600
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