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Re: Michael McCann and safety article

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Nalin (nalin)
Mon, 12 Aug 1996 17:10:41 +0000

I believe this information is important to share, so if you feel this
article is helpful please pass it on. Also please check out the web sites
in the article for other useful information.

Lorena
nalin

On August 12, KPRS wrote,

>If you notice at the end of the lengthy article on safety, Dr. Michael
>McCann's name was associated with arts and safety. He has been at this
>for a long time.
>
>His "Artist Beware" is a standard in our school system. He came to our
>school at my urging, and evaluated our safety measures. (Of course he got
>paid, he is a consultant on safety issues). The day I was in the
>operating room, having my cancer removed, is when the school finally put
>in the proper ventillation system I had been lobbying for. Thanks to Dr.
>McCann's written customized recommendations, we received eyewash
>stations, firewall cabinets, and solvent waste containers. (Of course we
>are still working on implementing all of his sugestions) Our supply
>order is not longer "bid" out by price but but "safety" as well. As a
>cancer surviver, I question whether my job helped accelerate the
>inevitable, but am confident that I am doing (with the help of my
>district, under Dr. McCann's suggestions)all that is possible to prevent
>occurance due to art supplies.
>
>San D