A fume hood is a unit that is used to promote
safety in the laboratory. Professionals in various industries use a fume hood
to complete a task that involves hazardous materials in order to stay safe. It
is important to have quality fume hoods installed in your lab when materials
need to be handled that can be dangerous. Providing quality training must also
be included so that users know the best practices to remain safe during
operation.
Understanding Standard Guidelines
When using a fume hood, there are guidelines
that must be followed. The exhaust must be operating properly. The unit will
have a special ventilation system that will exhaust any hazardous vapors and
fumes from the laboratory. The baffles of the unit need to be checked often to
ensure that they are not obstructed.
Certain fume hoods have an airflow monitor and
this needs to be checked to ensure that the system is functioning properly. If
any changes are found, the work needs to be stopped so that the airflow can be
checked to ensure safety.
When using a benchtop fume hood, the user
needs to keep the face outside of the system. The sash is a barrier that
provides protection. Only the hands should cross the sash and be placed inside
the fume hood.
It is recommended that the user should stay at
least six inches from the fume hood face. Protective gear should also be used
to ensure safety. This can include goggles, gloves and a face shield. The type
of testing or experiment you are conducting will determine the type of gear
needed.
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