Introduction

A Chemical Laboratory Fume Hood is a type of protective barrier that is used in laboratories to minimize the risks of hazardous and toxic exposures to workers. Proper use of fume hoods, along with the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and departmental operational procedures to minmize exposure to hazardous vapors in the workplace. 

This module is intended to enable you to:

 

• Identify chemical and other fume hood types and their functions.
• Understand their uses and features for greater safety and energy savings/efficiency.
• Gain a further understanding of the testing, certification, and repair & maintenance process for hoods.

 

   

 

 

 

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