Safety in the Chemical Laboratory: Good Hood Practices for Safe Hood Operation.

Mikell, William G.; Fuller, Frank H.

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ERIC Number: EJ371016

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1988

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Safety in the Chemical Laboratory: Good Hood Practices for Safe Hood Operation.

Mikell, William G.; Fuller, Frank H.

Journal of Chemical Education, v65 n2 pA36,A41 Feb 1988

Enumerates variables involved in the safe operation of a fume hood. Describes a test to measure hood performance. Discusses variables which effect hood performance. Lists design changes sometimes necessary to provide more space and encourage good practices. Concludes with a summary of good hood practices. (CW)

Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Hazardous Materials, Higher Education, Laboratory Safety, Occupational Safety and Health, Safety, Safety Education, Safety Equipment, School Safety, Science Education, Science Laboratories

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Audience: Practitioners; Researchers

Language: English

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