2.2 Other Capture Devices

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Engineering controls beside the fume hood include compressed gas cabinets, vented storage cabinets and local exhaust ventilation (LEV) such as capture hoods (canopy and slot), and snorkels. These work to capture and entrain chemical vapors, fumes and dusts at the point of generation. Examples where these devices would be appropriate are welding operations, atomic absorption units, vacuum pumps, work with dry nanomaterials and many other operations in the laboratory. Installation of any of these must be in the consultation of EHS and may include an engineering design to ensure the proper connection into the ventilation systems ductwork.

Laboratory Safety Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1 - Introduction

Chapter 2 - Engineering Controls

Chapter 3 - Personal Protective Equipment

Chapter 4 - Administrative Controls

Chapter 5 - Emergency Preparation

Chapter 6 - Info and Training

Chapter 7 - Safe Chemical Use

Chapter 8 - Chemical Hazards

Chapter 9 - Particularly Hazardous Substances

Chapter 10 - Hazardous Chemical Waste Disposal

Chapter 11 - Hazardous Material Shipping

Chapter 12 - Pesticides

Chapter 13 - Biohazards

Chapter 14 - Radiation Hazards

Chapter 15 - Laser Hazards

Chapter 16 - Physical Hazards

Appendix B - Contact List

Appendix C - Compiled Lab Safety Responsibilities

Appendix D - Standard Operating Procedure Examples

Appendix E - Lab Decommissioning Process

Appendix F - Glove Selection Guidance

Appendix G - EHS Video Library

Appendix H - How To Understand SDSs

Appendix I - Hazards Of Functional Groups

Appendix J - Peroxide Forming Chemicals

Appendix K - Incompatible Chemicals

Appendix L - EHS Segregation Scheme

Appendix M - Sample Prior Approval Form

Appendix O - EHS Reference Library

Appendix P - Phenol First Aid Guide and PPE

2.2 Other Capture Devices