Fume Hood Certification

The only way to know if your hood is safe is to do containment testing.

Fume hood certification. No fume hood can prevent dermal absorption. Your life may depend on it. Chemical fume hood testing is performed to comply with regulations and. Fume hoods are by no means a replacement for protective wear and good laboratory practices.

All testing is performed in accord with established tss sops which are updated to remain compliant with state federal and international safety guidelines as well as our own iso 9001 certified quality system. Tss offers comprehensive chemical fume hood testing certification and maintenance. Laboratory fume hood certification and lab fume hood testing services nationwide. As more facilities are using fume hoods in their research laboratories there is a demand for certified competent firms to make sure a facilitys fume hoods are operating effectively.

Nebbs fume hood performance testing program provides certification of firms and individuals that meet the criteria established by nebb. Fume hood certification the standard fume hood certification includes face velocity testing to document and obtain an acceptable airflow and calculated total cfm volume through the front opening of the hood with the sliding sash at a height that allows functional use. Keep experimental apparatus and sources of contaminants with the hood at a distance of at least six inches behind the sash opening to avoid disruption of airflow.