YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THIS FREE CETA WEBINAR

Beyond Containment: Current Issues in Fume Hood Testing
Via Zoom

Tuesday, June 17, 2025
1:00PM - 2:00PM

Speaker: Rob Chopowick, Independent Consultant

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About

Laboratory fume hoods serve as the primary defense against hazardous chemical exposures, with their effectiveness dependent on rigorous testing protocols and evolving industry standards. This presentation examines the current state of fume hood testing through three critical perspectives:

1. Current and Future Tracer Gas Methodologies: An analysis of contemporary ASHRAE 110 testing practices, including challenges with ejector system reliability and the industry's transition away from SF₆ due to environmental concerns.
2. Comparative Standards Framework: An examination of how North American approaches (ASHRAE 110, Z9.5) differ from European methodologies (EN 14175), particularly contrasting static breathing-zone evaluations against dynamic containment testing and whole-system ventilation assessment.
3. Emerging Technologies and Testing Evolution: An exploration of innovative testing approaches and advancements in fume hood design, including the potential impact of artificial intelligence on both design optimization and performance verification.

The webinar will provide laboratory safety professionals with practical insights for evaluating fume hood performance while preparing for upcoming changes in testing standards and technologies.

 Speaker

Rob Chopowick is an independent fume hood consultant with over 20 years of industry expertise. Until recently, he served as General Manager of Con-Test, Canada's largest testing and certification company specializing in biological safety cabinets, fume hoods, and cleanrooms.

Rob is one of the early adopters of tracer gas testing with the ASHRAE 110 method in Canada. His experience has established him as a recognized authority in laboratory safety systems throughout North America.

Currently, Rob is a voting member of the ASHRAE 110 committee, he also chairs Fume Hood Committee for the Canadian Standards Association while also serving as President of NEBB Canada. Through participation in these committees,  he has helped shape industry standards for more than a decade.

Rob resides with his wife in Ajax, Ontario, Canada, where they enjoy their blended family of five adult children, growing number of grandchildren, and their beloved dogs.

Attendee Information

• All professionals in the industry are encouraged to attend this training.
• This event is a virtual event via Zoom. A link will be sent upon registering for the event.  
• Agenda subject to change.

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