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Russell Vernon <russellnvernon**At_Symbol_Here**GMAIL.COM>
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Re: [DCHAS-L] Horizontal vs. vertical sashes
Date:
Apr 4, 2026 17:16 UTC
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If the panes of the horizontal sash are narrow enough, you can keep it between you and your work
Hi all,
A new PI joining our Chemistry Department is sharing a very strong preference for vertically-split fume hood sashes (i.e., ones that open side to side), saying that they’re safer. Is anyone aware of any studies
on this, or have any other insights? Thanks!
Sincerely,
Jack Reidy (he/him)
Research Safety Specialist & Chemical Hygiene Officer
Environmental Health & Safety
Stanford University
484 Oak Road, Stanford, CA, 94305
Tel: (650) 497-7614
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