2013 Fume Hoods User Survey Results

Top 10 features/factors respondents look for when purchasing a fume hood

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Components our readers are using with their lab balances include:

Conventional ducted fume hood76%
Laminar flow hood36%
Benchtop ductless fume hood19%
Canopy ducted fume hood18%
Variable air volume ducted fume hood12%
Down flow workstation7%
Portable ductless fume hood6%

Percentage of respondents who agree with the following fume hood safety statements

All lab fume hoods have been tested within the past year90%
Workers using biohazards, toxins and regulated carcinogens have received the proper training87%
Test labels are properly affixed to all fume hoods tested87%
Storage in fume hoods is kept to a minimum and doesn’t impede proper airflow87%
Fume hoods containing regulated carcinogens, biohazards and radioactive materials are properly labeled83%
Samples/specimens/cultures are protected from environment Particulars77%

The frequency of fume hood inspections in respondents' labs:

Annually49%
Quarterly15%
Every six months15%
Monthly11%
Every two years or more4%
Not applicable2%
Don't Know6%

Survey respondents are also using the following fume hood-related components:

Airflow monitor54%
Base storage cabinet48%
Work surface38%
Blowers28%
Digital monitor19%
Fume extractor arms10%
Transport support cart8%
Other2%

Top 10 Features/Factors respondents look for when purchasing a fume hood

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