About this session
Fume Hoods, Extraction & Lab Air is a 60-minute to full-day lab safety training for laboratory teams who rely on fume hoods and local extraction and need to know when to trust them. It runs live online or in person.
Teams learn to match each hood or extraction point to the real hazard, see how sash position and clutter affect containment, and know when to stop work.
It supports, and doesn't replace, your lab's chemical hygiene plan, risk assessments and required training.
Participants leave with clear daily checks and the confidence to stop work when extraction isn't doing its job.
What your people take away
- Match hoods and extraction to the real hazard
- See how sash position and clutter affect containment
- Check airflow indicators before every use
- Stop work when airflow checks or alarms fail
- Report faults and keep inspection records current
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30 minutes
30 Minutes — Key Points: Match hoods and extraction to the real hazardA focused 30-minute session on the essentials of Match hoods and extraction to the real hazard: know your extraction types, match the hazard to the control and know the limits.
- Know your extraction types
- Match the hazard to the control
- Know the limits
Covers Match hoods and extraction to the real hazard, in brief.
60 minutes
Choose the right extractionTeams learn which hoods and extraction points suit which hazards, and where each one's limits are. They check that their own setups match the work they do.
- Match hoods and extraction to the real hazard
- Live Q&A
Covers 1 of 4 parts: Match hoods and extraction to the real hazard.
90 minutes
Work safely at the hoodAdds how sash position, clutter and movement around the hood affect containment. Participants practice good working positions and setups.
- Match hoods and extraction to the real hazard
- See how sash position and clutter affect containment
- Live Q&A
Covers 2 of 4 parts: Match hoods and extraction to the real hazard and See how sash position and clutter affect containment.
3 hours
Know when to stop workAdds daily airflow checks and what to do when an indicator or alarm fails. Teams agree clear stop-and-report steps for their lab.
- Match hoods and extraction to the real hazard
- See how sash position and clutter affect containment
- Stop work when airflow checks or alarms fail
- Live Q&A
Covers 3 of 4 parts: Match hoods and extraction to the real hazard, See how sash position and clutter affect containment and Stop work when airflow checks or alarms fail.
Full day
Keep lab air safe over timeAdds inspection records, fault reporting and reviewing extraction when the work changes, with a hands-on review of your own lab. Teams leave with an action plan.
- Match hoods and extraction to the real hazard
- See how sash position and clutter affect containment
- Stop work when airflow checks or alarms fail
- Keep extraction working over time
- Live Q&A
Covers all 4 parts.
What’s covered
Match hoods and extraction to the real hazard
Every length- Know your extraction typesTeams compare chemical fume hoods, local extraction arms and biological safety cabinets, and what each is designed to protect against.
- Match the hazard to the controlParticipants check whether their chemicals, quantities and processes suit the hood or extraction they use.
- Know the limitsTeams learn why biological safety cabinets and filtered ductless hoods only suit the specific work they're approved for.
See how sash position and clutter affect containment
90 minutes and longer- Set the sash correctlyParticipants practice working with the sash at the marked height and lowering it when not actively working.
- Keep the work well insideTeams learn why equipment and work should sit well inside the hood, away from the front edge.
- Cut clutter and cross-draftsParticipants see how crowded hoods, open doors and people walking past can pull fumes out.
Stop work when airflow checks or alarms fail
3 hours and longer- Check before you startTeams practice reading airflow monitors or indicators before every use.
- Respond to an alarmParticipants learn to stop work, close containers, lower the sash and report the fault, never ignoring or disabling the alarm.
- Know who to tellTeams confirm who to report faults to and how to mark a hood out of use.
Keep extraction working over time
Full day only- Check inspection recordsParticipants learn where testing and inspection records are kept and what an overdue label means.
- Review when work changesTeams agree to review extraction when chemicals, quantities or processes change.
- Audit your own labGroups review their own hoods and extraction points and agree an action plan.
Tools and materials
- Extraction types comparison chart
- Sash and setup guide
- Daily airflow check card
- Alarm response card
- Lab extraction audit checklist
- Action plan template
Who it’s for
- Laboratory scientists and technicians
- Lab managers and safety officers
- Research, quality control and teaching labs
- New lab staff and students
How booking works
- Book online. Create a free Workbliss profile, then pay with session credits, by card or by invoice.
- Pick a date. Choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or book now and set the date later.
- Choose your expert. Within 3 working days, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date.
- We deliver it. Your expert is briefed on your people and goals, then runs the session live online or at your site.
Questions about Fume Hoods, Extraction & Lab Air
How long is Fume Hoods, Extraction & Lab Air?
Fume Hoods, Extraction & Lab Air runs as 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes, 3 hours or full day. You choose the length when you book. A 30-minute session covers the essentials of Match hoods and extraction to the real hazard: know your extraction types, match the hazard to the control and know the limits. A 60-minute session covers Match hoods and extraction to the real hazard in full, with a live Q&A. A 90-minute session adds See how sash position and clutter affect containment. A 3-hour session adds Stop work when airflow checks or alarms fail. A full-day session adds Keep extraction working over time.
Can Fume Hoods, Extraction & Lab Air be delivered online or in person?
Yes, both. It runs live online, so every office can join at the same time, or in person at your site, in any country.
How do we book Fume Hoods, Extraction & Lab Air?
Create a free Workbliss profile with your work email, then open Fume Hoods, Extraction & Lab Air to see the price for each length and book it. You can pay with session credits, by card or by invoice, and choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or set it later.
Who leads the session?
A vetted Workbliss expert, briefed on your people, culture and goals before the session. After you book, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date within 3 working days, so you can choose who leads it.
Can it be tailored to our company?
Yes. Every session is shaped around your goals, your people and the benefits you already offer, and delivered by experts in your people’s languages.