Fume Hoods

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Fume Hood Information

Contact Information For questions about fume hood performance and testing, please contact the Environmental Control Technician indicated here.
Design Standards (pdf) Laboratory design standards relating to fume hoods.
Decontamination (pdf) Lab personnel and researchers are responsible for decontamination of their fume hoods. This form contains the steps to follow for fume hood decontamination (UW Form 1803 -pdf-: Guidelines for Laboratory Equipment Decontamination).
Performance (pdf) A summary report for the most recent fume hood performance tests
Performance Testing Service (pdf)

EH&S performs periodic performance tests of fume hoods to help assure they are performing as intended. More information about use, maintenance and testing is outlined in the Lab Safety Manual. If you have questions about the program please contact Gary Bangs, Manager, Facility Safety and Health, EH&S, via email at bangsg@uw.edu, or by phone 206.543.0469.
Prudent Practices Prudent practices for researchers and others
Training (online) Online training intended to lead you through learning about laboratory fume hoods (UW NetID and a CA Certificate in your browser is required)
Procuring a Fume Hood Procedures for procuring hoods, hoods approved for UW use and manufacturer's links
Ventilation Shutdowns     Fume hood use guidelines during building ventilation shutdowns