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… Working safely in a fume hood Version 1.0 10/2024 info-hsb@maastrichtuniversity.nl page 1/4 Working safely with hazardous substances in a fume hood Introduction Hazardous substances and fume hood According to the Working Conditions Decree (Article 1), dangerous substances suffice: “Substances, mixtures or solutions of substances to which workers are or may be exposed in the course of their work that, because of the properties of or the conditions under which those substances, mixtures or solutions occur, may present a health or safety hazard”. The health problems that can be caused by working with and/or exposure to hazardous substances range from mild irritation of eyes, skin and mucous membranes to serious effects such as cancer, reproductive problems and offspring abnormalities. The health effects can occur … in that the fume cupboard provides a barrier against fire, splashes, explosions. Secondly, indirect protection because the fume cupboard extracts gases and aerosols of hazardous liquids to minimize the employee's exposure outside of the fume hood - when used correctly - to well below the hazardous limit. Fume hood A fume hood is a special working space within the laboratory that is enclosed and in which the air present is extracted. This extraction takes place through a fan that is either …