We have found the fume hood in our archaeology lab to be indispensable
for all sorts of conservation treatments and other activities.  When we
set up the lab, we requested a voluntary inspection by our State OSHA
office to make sure we had appropriate equipment for the type chemicals
being used.  As a government program, you should be able to do the same.
Needless to say, this can be a double-edged sword.

Dave

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Subject: Fume hoods in archaeology laboratories

Hello Listers - 

 

I am looking for experiences, anecdotes, opinions about the necessity of
a fume hood in an archaeology laboratory setup. The laboratory in
question will have a general exhaust fan as well as Nederman extraction
trunks for targeted fume removal. A fume hood is also planned, but I'm
beginning to think it may be redundant. Some conservation entailing the
use of chemicals will occur in the laboratory, but that is not the
primary purpose/intended use of the space. (The lab supports a resource
management and research-based government archaeology program.)  

 

Thanks for your consideration - 

aloha

~liz

 

Liz Clevenger, MA, RPA 

Curator of Archaeology

The Presidio Trust

(415) 561-5086 office

(415) 561-5089 fax

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