Schools & Colleges Fume Cupboard Guides UK
Fume cupboards in schools and colleges must meet specific safety and compliance standards, particularly those outlined in CLEAPSS guidance such as G9. Ensuring systems are correctly specified, suitable for educational use and properly maintained is essential for protecting students and staff while supporting safe practical work.
These environments require systems that are not only compliant but also appropriate for regular use by students, making correct specification, supervision, and ongoing maintenance particularly important.
This section provides practical guidance on fume cupboards for schools and colleges, including how to choose the right type, key specification considerations and how to meet CLEAPSS and wider safety requirements. Whether you are responsible for a single school laboratory or multiple sites across a trust or college group, these guides will help you make informed decisions and maintain safe, compliant learning environments.
Our guide to fume cupboards for schools explains CLEAPSS G9 requirements in more detail and how to ensure your systems are suitable for educational use.
Start Here: Fume Cupboards for Schools (CLEAPSS G9 Guide)
Fume Cupboards for Schools: CLEAPSS G9 Compliance Guide
Understand the key requirements for fume cupboards in schools, including CLEAPSS guidance, COSHH testing obligations, and practical considerations for safe use in teaching laboratories.
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Fume Cupboard Testing Requirements in the UK (COSHH Guide)
Understand how COSHH Regulation 9 applies to school laboratories, including testing intervals, inspection requirements, and what is required to ensure fume cupboards remain safe and compliant.
Fume Cupboard Commissioning in the UK
Learn when commissioning is required for new or relocated fume cupboards in schools, what the process involves, and how it differs from routine testing.
Safe Use of Fume Cupboards: Best Practice Guidance for UK Laboratories
Practical guidance for safe day-to-day use in school laboratories, including correct sash positioning, airflow awareness, and user behaviour to reduce risk between testing intervals.
UK Fume Cupboard Buyer’s Guide
Guidance on selecting and specifying fume cupboards for school laboratories, including key considerations for safety, compliance, and suitability for teaching environments.
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