BEST PRACTICES

Even when not required by environmental regulations, the following best practices are recommended to minimise the emission of hazardous air pollutants from laboratory hoods.

1. Identify opportunities to eliminate or reduce emissions.
2. Use microchemistry techniques.
3. Do not store chemicals in laboratory hoods.
4. Make sure containers that hold volatile chemicals are securely capped.
5. Maintain pollution control equipment and keep maintenance records.
6. Maintain laboratory ventilation systems and keep maintenance records.