Olivia, Thank you for responding to my question. Would you be able to provide the manufacturer product information? I'm thinking maybe the ductless fume hoods were discouraged for use with solvent fumes rather than mold spores? hmmmm Julia
As I understand it, the ductless fume hood that we purchased has an indicator that alerts the user when the HEPA filter is full; and, the fume hood will be on a schedule to receive yearly inspections by university EHS.Hi Julia,
Olivia
Is there concern about the use of ductless fume hoods--is there a schedule in place to change out their filters?
Is there an indicator for when they require changing?
I have no personal experience with them but seem to recall a re-entry after disaster safety lecture by the industrial hygienist, Monona Rossol, who panned them.
I would be interested in other thoughts on this. There are no fume hoods of any kind in this facility though I would like to request
one be installed in the next renovation cycle...
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