Even when not required by environmental regulations, the following best practices are recommended to minimize the emission of hazardous air pollutants from laboratory hoods.
- Identify opportunities to eliminate or reduce emissions.
- Use microchemistry techniques.
- Do not store chemicals in laboratory hoods.
- Make sure containers that hold volatile chemicals are securely capped.
- Maintain pollution control equipment and keep maintenance records.
- Maintain laboratory ventilation systems and keep maintenance records.