When conducting an assessment of a laboratory in order to identify hazards to be controlled by dilution or local ventilation, there are multiple sources of information. The chemicals of concern, obtained from an inventory, and the general layout of the laboratory can be described in the Laboratory Ventilation Management Plan. Other sources that inform the assessment process require a visit to the lab, a look into the research the group is conducting which may require a conversation with someone responsible for the lab, and the management of the lab and occupants. This is similar to the manner that laboratory inspections are conducted. In this presentation, I will discuss the types and sources of chemical information that can be used and the methodology behind establishing ventilation control bands based on this information.<br/>

Chemical information necessary to establish laboratory ventilation control bands

253rd National Meeting (2017)

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