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AS 2243.8-1992

AS 2243.8-1992

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Safety in laboratories Fume cupboards

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Superseded date

25-05-2024

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AS/NZS 2243.8:2001

Published date

01-01-1992

Publisher

Standards Australia

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1 - AS 2243.8-1992 SAFETY IN LABORATORIES - FUME CUPBOARDS
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
6 - FOREWORD
7 - SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
7 - 1.1 SCOPE
7 - 1.2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
8 - 1.3 DEFINITIONS
8 - 1.3.1 Air
8 - 1.3.2 Air pressure
8 - 1.3.3 Baffle
8 - 1.3.4 Exhaust system
8 - 1.3.5 Face velocity
8 - 1.3.6 Fume
8 - 1.3.7 Fume cupboard
8 - 1.3.8 Laminar airflow
8 - 1.3.9 Radiotoxicity
8 - 1.3.10 Sash
8 - 1.3.11 Sash opening
8 - 1.3.12 Services
8 - 1.3.13 Shall, should and may
8 - 1.3.14 Sump
9 - SECTION 2 TYPES, SERVICES AND COMPONENTS
9 - 2.1 FUME CUPBOARD TYPES
9 - 2.1.1 Walk-in fume cupboards
9 - 2.1.2 Bench-type fume cupboards
9 - 2.1.3 Downdraught fume cupboards
9 - 2.1.4 Recirculating fume cabinets
9 - 2.1.5 By-pass fume cupboard
9 - 2.2 SERVICES
9 - 2.2.1 Electrical services
9 - 2.2.2 Other services
9 - 2.2.3 Controls
9 - 2.2.4 Emergency isolation
10 - 2.2.5 Lighting
10 - 2.3 BASE
10 - 2.4 SINK
10 - 2.5 SUMP
10 - 2.6 CHAMBER
10 - 2.7 SASH
10 - 2.7.1 General
10 - 2.7.2 Maximum working sash opening
10 - 2.7.3 Minimum sash opening
10 - 2.7.4 Vertically rising sashes
10 - 2.7.5 Sash handles
10 - 2.7.6 Design of sash opening
10 - 2.8 BAFFLES
10 - 2.8.1 General
10 - 2.8.2 Construction
10 - 2.8.3 Baffle setting
10 - 2.9 SUPPORT STRUCTURE
10 - 2.10 FUME SCRUBBERS AND WASH-DOWN FACILITIES
11 - 2.11 HEAT SHIELDS
11 - 2.12 WARNINGLABEL
11 - 2.13 IDENTIFICATION LABEL
11 - 2.14 FIRE PROTECTION
11 - 2.14.1 Fixed fire protection
11 - 2.14.2 Thermal detectors
11 - 2.14.3 Fire extinguishers
12 - SECTION 3 AIRFLOW, FUME EXHAUST AND DISPERSAL
12 - 3.1 REQUIREMENTS FOR AIRFLOW INTO THE CUPBOARD
12 - 3.1.1 General
12 - 3.1.2 Face velocity
12 - 3.1.3 Make-up air
12 - 3.1.4 Air-conditioned laboratories
12 - 3.1.5 Energy conservation
13 - 3.1.6 Recirculation of air
13 - 3.1.7 Improving containment
13 - 3.2 FUME EXHAUST AND DISPERSAL
13 - 3.2.1 General
13 - 3.2.2 System pressure
13 - 3.2.3 Airflow requirements
13 - 3.2.4 Exhausts
13 - 3.2.5 Fans
14 - 3.2.6 Ductwork
14 - 3.2.7 Fume discharge
16 - SECTION 4 SITING AND COMMISSIONING
16 - 4.1 SITING A FUME CUPBOARD
16 - 4.1.1 General
16 - 4.1.2 Height of working surface
16 - 4.1.3 Avoidance of airflow disturbances to the fume cupboard
16 - 4.1.4 Exits and escape routes
16 - 4.2 COMMISSIONING TESTS
16 - 4.2.1 General
16 - 4.2.2 Smoke test
16 - 4.2.3 Face velocity
16 - 4.2.4 Noise level
18 - 4.2.5 Results of commissioning tests
18 - 4.2.6 Testing
18 - 4.2.7 Placing in service
19 - SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE AND TESTING
19 - 5.1 GENERAL
19 - 5.2 USER RESPONSIBILITY
19 - 5.3 DECONTAMINATION
19 - 5.4 ACCESS TO HAZARDOUS AREAS
19 - 5.5 MAINTENANCE AND TESTING SCHEDULE
19 - 5.5.1 General
19 - 5.5.2 Weekly
19 - 5.5.3 Six-monthly
19 - 5.5.4 Annual maintenance
20 - SECTION 6 USE OF FUME CUPBOARDS
20 - 6.1 BEFORE USE
20 - 6.2 DURING USE
20 - 6.3 AFTER USE
20 - 6.4 HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS
21 - APPENDIX A - MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION
21 - A1 GENERAL
21 - A2 STAINLESS STEEL
21 - A3 COATED MATERIALS
21 - A4 PLASTICS MATERIALS
22 - A5 GLASS
22 - A5.1 General
22 - A5.2 Plate glass
22 - A5.3 Wired glass
22 - A5.4 Laminated glass
22 - A5.5 Toughened glass
22 - A5.6 Transparent plastics materials
22 - A6 COATED COMPRESSED FIBRE CEMENT
22 - A7 CERAMICS
22 - A8 TIMBER
23 - APPENDIX B - FUME CUPBOARDS FOR SPECIAL APPLICATIONS
23 - B1 GENERAL
23 - B2 RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS
23 - B3 PERCHLORIC ACID
23 - B3.1 General
23 - B3.2 Materials of construction
24 - B3.3 Design and operation
24 - B3.4 Safety controls on the operation of fume cupboards
25 - B4 ORGANIC SOLVENTS
25 - B5 MICROBIOLOGICAL WORK
25 - B6 HIGH TEMPERATURE WORK
25 - B7 HEAVY VAPOUR WORK
26 - APPENDIX C - RELATED DOCUMENTS
27 - APPENDIX D - GUIDE TO PROCUREMENT OF FUME CUPBOARD AND ASSOCIATED EXHAUST SYSTEM
27 - D1 SCOPE
27 - D2 RECOMMENDATIONS
27 - D2.1 Prime contractor
27 - D2.2 Compliance with safety standards and performance standards
27 - D2.3 Marking of sub-assemblies
27 - D2.4 Documentation
27 - D2.5 Guarantee period and conditions
27 - D2.7 Packing, delivery and insurance
27 - D2.8 Use
27 - D2.9 Physical dimensions
27 - D2.10 Services
27 - D2.11 Controls
27 - D2.12 Supplementary equipment
28 - APPENDIX E - METHOD FOR DETERMINING FACE VELOCITY
28 - E1 SCOPE
28 - E2 PRINCIPLE
28 - E3 APPARATUS
28 - E4 PROCEDURE
28 - E5 REPORTING OF RESULTS
31 - APPENDIX F - FUME CUPBOARDS CLASSED AS NON-HAZARDOUS AREAS
31 - F1 SCOPE
31 - F2 EMERGENCY ISOLATOR
31 - F3 POWER FAILURE DISCONNECT DEVICE
31 - F4 WARNING
31 - F5 SUMP
31 - F6 EXHAUST SYSTEM
31 - F7 INSTALLATION OF GPOs
32 - APPENDIX G - METHOD FOR CONDUCTING A SMOKE TEST
32 - G1 SCOPE
32 - G2 PRINCIPLE
32 - G3 APPARATUS AND MATERIALS
32 - G4 METHOD FOR SMOKE TESTING FUME CUPBOARD PERFORMANCE
32 - G4.1 General
32 - G4.2 Full smoke test
33 - G4.3 Abbreviated smoke test
33 - G5 REPORTING OF RESULTS
33 - G6 ASSESSMENT

Specifies safety requirements for laboratory fume cupboards and test methods used to determine their performance. Siting and maintenance requirements are specified and guidance is given on the use of the fume cupboard.

Committee
CH-026
DocumentType
Standard
ISBN
0 7262 7276 0
Pages
28
PublisherName
Standards Australia
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

This Standard specifies safety requirements for fume cupboards and the methods of test to be used to determine their performance. Appendix A describes typical materials used in the construction of fume cupboards and includes recommendations and requirements on material suitability. Fume cupboards covered by this Standard are intended primarily for use in general chemical operations but may be used for the special applications set out in Appendix B, provided that the additional relevant features described therein are incorporated. Recirculating fume cabinets (which recirculate air and do not extract to the outside atmosphere) are not included in this Standard (see AS 2243.9).NOTE: Appendix C lists documents relating to the subject of this Standard. Appendix D provides recommendations for the procurement of a fume cupboard.

First published as AS 2243.8-1986.
Second edition 1992.

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