Mai,
When with the NPS, we would mark the item and all its accession/database files as having a toxic element (most common were found in the animalia collection). The storage container (cabinet, etc) were similarly marked. If it was flammable or radioactive (some painted dials, etc), they were additionally removed and placed in a flammable cabinet.
We also have a similar notification and safety system in place here in the USAF museum system.
Terri L Bedore
Museum Curator, USAF
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From: "Mai Vang" <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Tue, Apr 12, 2011 3:14 pm
Subject: [MUSEUM-L] How to store toxic objects
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Hi,
I have some materials here that have asbestos on it, used to store very
hot things. What is the typical route that museums take to care for
objects like this that have toxic chemicals? Do museums clean and remove
it (with a contractor who knows what they're doing)? Or do you keep the
object as it is and sticker a label on it that notes that there is
asbestos on it? Your responses are great appreciated, thank you.
Mai Vang
Curator
Minnesota Discovery Center
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Chisholm, MN 55719
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