Fume Hood Safety

Description

This course teaches safe work practices when using a fume hood, including planning experiments for the fume hood; preparing, operating, and maintaining the fume hood; and understanding features and work practices for fume hoods.

Learning Objectives

On completion of this course, you will be able to

• Identify general facts about fume hoods
• List factors that affect the proper fume hood airflow
• Describe startup procedures prior to working in a fume hood
• Describe proper practices for working in a fume hood
• Describe finish procedures for completion of work in a fume hood
• Describe the procedures to follow during an emergency

Intended audience

This course is recommended for personnel who use a fume hood in their work or education.