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DOW CHEMICAL U.S.A. LOUISIANA DIVISION PLAQUEMINE. LOUISIANA 70764 S04 867*4321 INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE REPORT FUMED HOOD INSPECTION R&D BLOCK FILE NO. DATE AUTHOR 116-27-10 10/28/75 CHECKED DATE 10/30/75 SUMMARY Conducted fume hood inspection; grouped hoods into four classifications; identified and labeled each hood. Hoods were classified according to their hood face velocities and their capabilities for handling toxic materials. Class A Class B Class C Class D Carcinogenic, .highly toxic or flammable Toxic, flammable Non-toxic or hazardous compounds Inadequate - does not meet minimum hood requirements Program is being developed for safety committee, to require annual inspection and maintenance of all fume hoods. The inspection and maintenance will be the responsibility of the R&D maintenance group. Rechecking the hood performance will be the responsibility of the Industrial Hygiene Group. DISTRIBUTION LOUISIANA G. W. Daigre - 2501 C. L. Melancon 2304 Medical 2303 R&D Supervisors File (2) MIDLAND R. Langner - 1803 M. Swank 1803 FREEPORT R. L. Daniel - B.101 AN OPERATING UNIT OF THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY 00 011679 CONFTDFNTTAL