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There are many important factors to consider in the safe operation
of Chemical Fume Hoods.
The LTMW 1105 SOP is a comprehensive protocol addressing
the critical relationship between fume hoods, lab design and work
procedures as observed.
- Cross Drafts - Air currents can be directional and
have an adverse affect on the hoods ability to provide proper
containment.
- Work Procedures - Proper work procedures are critical
to safe operation.
- Internal Obstructions - Reactions and equipment must
be set up in a fashion to permit air movement, which does not
interfere with the hoods ability to do its job.
- Procedures and Reactions - Processes inside of the
fume hood can create problems with the hoods ability to properly
contain hazards.
- Thermal Challenge - High heat loads can create leaks
and impair containment.
- Pressurization - Pressure can challenge the hoods ability
to provide containment.
- Response Rate - the response rate of VAV mechanical
systems can adversely affect the hoods ability to do its job.
- Mechanical Systems - a hoods ability to perform is
dependant upon the mechanical systems condition and design.
Our technical team is trained to focus on CONTAINMENT - the hoods
ability to provide protection. While we perform test procedures
outlined by individual standards we are observing your laboratory
and looking for circumstances or items which may impact performance.
At completion you will receive a comprehensive report including:
Performance Summary, Concerns and Recommended Solutions and a
Field Checklist for Each Unit Serviced. We provide solutions based
upon experience - you are never on your own.
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