DOCUMENT N°: M38 ISSUE N°: 03 ISSUE DATE: 26/02/2019
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Guidelines for safe use.
Only trained personnel to use the fume cupboard.
Always follow your standard operating procedure (SOP).
Only use the fume cupboard if it’s been serviced within the last fourteen months.
Ensure the extract is working and the display is indicating it’s safe before commencing
work.
When using the fume cupboard, never put you head inside the unit. Remember the
barrier between clean and contaminated air is the plane of the sash.
Always use the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
Open windows, doors, fans, air conditioning units and movement of people will all
cause airflow disturbance, which can reduce the effectiveness of the fume cupboards
containment.
Always work with the sash in the lowest practicable position to maximise performance.
Keep sash closed when not in use.
Keep hazardous chemicals and any reactions at least 15cm behind the plane of the
sash.
Do not use the fume cupboard as a store even temporarily, for chemical solvents.
Do not use the fume cupboard as a waste disposal mechanism.
Report any fume cupboard faults immediately.
Close the sash in the event of an electrical power failure.
Do not remove any panels or covers.
