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WORKING SAFELY WITHLABORATORY FUME HOODS

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Accredited Biosafety Cabinet Certifier Name: ________________________________________

Test Department Supervisor Test Engineer

5242

Worldwide distributor covering more than 100 countries.

Esco and/or its officers are members of CETA / IEST / SEFA / ABSA.

Accredited Biosafety Cabinet Certifier Name: ________________________________________

Test Department Supervisor Test Engineer

5242

Worldwide distributor covering more than 100 countries.

Esco and/or its officers are members of CETA / IEST / SEFA / ABSA.

Do not make quick motions into or out of the hood,use fans, or walk quickly by the hood opening.

Do not use Perchloric acid in a conventionalfume hood. Explosive perchlorate salts

could accumulate in the exhaust system.Perform routine maintenance and certification

Do not leave uncapped bottles of chemicalsor waste in the hood

Do not let chemicals evaporate in the hoodas a means of disposal.

If performance failure is suspected,immediately terminate usage.

Close the sash completely and cease work.

Do not use the fume hood as a storage area for chemicals and reagents. It will interfere

with airflow and reduces effective containment.Do not remove the airfoil or baffles

as they aid the hood's airflow. Do not use the hood's sink for waste disposal.

If a potential for explosion or eruption exists,a blast shield should be utilized.

Move cautiously and avoid deliberate movements. If a combination sash is installed, do not open the vertical and horizontal sashes simultaneously.

Use appropriate personal protective equipmentsuch as gloves, goggles and laboratory gown.

Ensure that the exhaust has been turned onbefore commencing work

Never lean your head down towardsthe opening of the fume hood.

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