Preserving the Collection: Disaster Planning, Response & Recovery

  One of the significant items archaeologists were able to recover from the Clandon Park House fire in 2015 was the State Bed, including some of the textiles. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/clandon-park/features/rescuing-the-state-bed-from-clandon-park https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmWKGlbM6JM

  In April 2015, Clandon Park House - an 18th century mansion in Surrey, England - caught fire due to an electrical fault. Following the blaze, a team of archaeologists spent months painstakingly excavating the house. They were able to recover about 100 significant items. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/clandon-park/features/the-archaeologists-tale-from-clandon-park

  Have you ever wondered what the pictograms on a chemical label mean? Or what the different parts of a Safety Data Sheet are? This is all part of the OSHA Hazardous Communication Standard, which is now aligned with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). These standards are meant to reduce confusion and potential dangers to anyone who may come in contact with the chemical or hazard. Learn all about it on OSHA's Hazardous Communication website: https://www.osha.gov/hazcom

  This case study provides an overview of a mold outbreak in a large collection of historic documents held at the House of Representatives in Brazil, the steps taken to treat the documents, and to prevent future outbreaks. https://cool.culturalheritage.org/coolaic/sg/bpg/annual/v29/bpga29-02.pdf

  Like museums and libraries, performing arts centers should have a fire and emergency plan in place as well. This webinar by Performing Arts Readiness is a great way to get started! https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/1549/collection_resources/48510