Thanks everyone for your prompt replies. As is often the case it seems, fully understanding the question makes the answer much simpler to determine.
I now understand that I need a clean environment for materials that are in no way hazardous to the user; and BAM! the answer becomes clear.
Thanks for all your suggestions. You all make me LOOK GOOD!!!!
Shelly Bradley
NRCC-CHO
Authorized OSHA Trainer
Instrumentation Specialist
Laboratory Development Assistant
Campus Chemical Compliance Director
Department of Chemistry
Hendrix College
Conway, AR 72032
Ph: (501) 450-3812
Fax: (501) 450-3829
bradley**At_Symbol_Here**hendrix.edu
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From: DCHAS-L Discussion List [mailto:dchas-l**At_Symbol_Here**MED.CORNELL.EDU] On Behalf Of Mark Lee
Sent: Thursday, November 07, 2013 10:34 AM
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Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] laminar flow hood purchase
Shelly,
From what I have seen, the Laminar Flow Hoods are one of the best on the market. Performing Lockout/Tagout audits, I see a lot of the bench top vertical models. Here is a link for your viewing.
www.laboratory-supply.net/laminarflowhoods/shop_vertical_laminar_flow_hood_4feet.html?gclid=CI2kq_eL07oCFTJp7Aodsz4AAA
I hope this helps you out.
Respectfully,
Mark C. Lee
Safety Manager Specialist
Lockout/Tagout Specialist
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> On Nov 7, 2013, at 10:11 AM, "Bradley, Shelly"
>
> One of my faculty is interested in a laminar flow hood. I know nothing about them.
> What do I need to know?
> Are the self-contained ones any good?
> Which brands are best?
>
> Thanks for your help!!
>
> Shelly Bradley
> NRCC-CHO
> Authorized OSHA Trainer
> Instrumentation Specialist
> Laboratory Development Assistant
> Campus Chemical Compliance Director
> Department of Chemistry
> Hendrix College
> Conway, AR 72032
> Ph: (501) 450-3812
> Fax: (501) 450-3829
> bradley**At_Symbol_Here**hendrix.edu