Components our readers are using with their lab balances include:
| Conventional ducted fume hood | 76% |
| Laminar flow hood | 36% |
| Benchtop ductless fume hood | 19% |
| Canopy ducted fume hood | 18% |
| Variable air volume ducted fume hood | 12% |
| Down flow workstation | 7% |
| Portable ductless fume hood | 6% |
Percentage of respondents who agree with the following fume hood safety statements
| All lab fume hoods have been tested within the past year | 90% |
| Workers using biohazards, toxins and regulated carcinogens have received the proper training | 87% |
| Test labels are properly affixed to all fume hoods tested | 87% |
| Storage in fume hoods is kept to a minimum and doesn’t impede proper airflow | 87% |
| Fume hoods containing regulated carcinogens, biohazards and radioactive materials are properly labeled | 83% |
| Samples/specimens/cultures are protected from environment Particulars | 77% |
The frequency of fume hood inspections in respondents' labs:
| Annually | 49% |
| Quarterly | 15% |
| Every six months | 15% |
| Monthly | 11% |
| Every two years or more | 4% |
| Not applicable | 2% |
| Don't Know | 6% |
Survey respondents are also using the following fume hood-related components:
| Airflow monitor | 54% |
| Base storage cabinet | 48% |
| Work surface | 38% |
| Blowers | 28% |
| Digital monitor | 19% |
| Fume extractor arms | 10% |
| Transport support cart | 8% |
| Other | 2% |
Top 10 Features/Factors respondents look for when purchasing a fume hood
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