WORKING SAFELY WITH LABORATORY FUME HOODS Checklist MINIMIZE 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 conventional fume hood. Explosive perchlorate salts could accumulate in the exhaust system. Perform routine maintenance and certification Do not leave uncapped bottles of chemicals or waste in the hood Do not let chemicals evaporate in the hood as 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 equipment such as gloves, goggles and laboratory gown. Ensure that the exhaust has been turned on before commencing work Never lean your head down towards the opening of the fume hood. Esco Micro Pte. Ltd. Fume Hood Poster_proart4_082615 Esco Micro Pte. Ltd. • 21 Changi South Street 1 • Singapore 486 777 Tel +65 6542 0833 • Fax +65 6542 6920 • [email protected] www.escoglobal.com Esco Technologies, Inc. • 903 Sheehy Drive, Suite F, Horsham, PA 19044, USA Toll-Free USA and Canada 1-877-479-3726 • Tel 215-441-9661 • Fax 484-698-7757 [email protected] • www.escolifesciences.us

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WORKING SAFELY WITHLABORATORY FUME HOODS

Checklist

MINIMIZE

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.

Esco Micro Pte. Ltd. Fume Hood Poster_proart4_082615

Esco Micro Pte. Ltd. • 21 Changi South Street 1 • Singapore 486 777Tel +65 6542 0833 • Fax +65 6542 6920 • [email protected]

Esco Technologies, Inc. • 903 Sheehy Drive, Suite F, Horsham, PA 19044, USAToll-Free USA and Canada 1-877-479-3726 • Tel 215-441-9661 • Fax [email protected] • www.escolifesciences.us