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Lab Equipments Maintenance & Handling Procedure Suguna Management System Ver 1.0 / SOP / FQL / P1 - 02 Page 6 of 6

FPaper and other materials should not be permitted elevated a minimum of 3 - 4 cm (1½ ") above work
to enter the exhaust duct of the hood. Foreign surface to allow unrestricted air movement beneath
objects can be drawn into the duct work and equipment.
exhaust fan, and will adversely affect the
performance of the fume hood. FWhile personnel are working in the fume hood, the
sash should be pulled down to a level that will
FHoods are not intended for the storage of protect the user's face and upper chest. The only
chemicals or equipment. All excess chemicals and time the fume hood sash should be fully open is
equipment should be stored in areas designed for while setting up equipment for a procedure.
long term storage.
FCheck that there is sufficient flow in the hood
FEquipment and other materials should not be before commencing work.
stored against the baffle area (slot at back of hood).
This baffle provides a means for air movement FDo not rely on the fume hood exhaust to protect
through the fume hood. If blocked, the hood will not you from splashes or projectiles -- WEAR
provide consistent air movement. APPROPRIATE SAFETY EQUIPMENT DICTATED
BY TYPE OF CHEMICALS AND EQUIPMENT
FLarge equipment placed in fume hoods should be BEING USED.

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16 Director - Technical