Qualification & quality control of collective protection equipment.

CETEP CANADA performs qualifications (IQ/OQ) upon delivery and periodic quality control (PQ) on collective protection equipment :

• Biological safety cabinets.
• Laminar flow hoods.
• Fume cupboards.
• Suction arms.
• Chemical hoods.
• Isolators.

CETEP CANADA Tests performed (non-exhaustive list)

• Measure of velocity (face, discharge, and exhaust velocities).
• Air barrier assessment.
• Containment assessment using tracer gas.
• Measure of leakage rate and tightness testing of equipment.
• Tightness and filter integrity testing.
• Measure of ambient air velocity.
• Measure of relative differential pressure.
• Classification of particles.
• Measure of molecular filtration efficiency.

When should these quality controls be carried out ?

• Upon delivery of the equipment.
• As a follow-up to guarantee staff safety.
• After maintenance.
• After moving.
• In case of doubt concerning containment.

CETEP CANADA - quality control, qualification, training, advice and support.

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