[Histonet] fume hood regulations

[Yak-Nam Wang]

Hi,

At the University of Washington we have been told to lower the sash all the
way when the hood is not in use to save energy and money. I believe there
have been several Universities that have done some cost analysis of this and
have show large savings in money (one study stated $1500 per year per fume
hood in savings and a reduction in 10,600 lbs of CO2 emissions). If you want
more information just do a search for "shut the sash". So, if it is not
feasible to shut off the hood you can save energy and money just by closing
the sash.

Have a great weekend.
Yak-Nam


On 5/21/09 10:10 AM, "Montina Van Meter" <Montina.VanMeter <@t> pbrc.edu> wrote:

> Fellow Histonetters,
>    Does anyone have knowledge of guidelines or regulations on whether a
> fume hood must remain "on" 24/7?  In a cost cutting measure a facility
> is considering turning off the fume hoods from 7pm to 5am.   I have
> expressed my concern with the idea because of the huge health and safety
> issue for those who work after hours.   This facility could be setting
> themselves up for a huge liability law suit.   I would appreciate
> written guidelines to strengthen my opposition to this "cost cutting "
> measure.
> 
> Thank you,
> 
> Tina 
> 
> 
> 
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