High Performance, Low Impact: Where Safety Meets Sustainability

Biosafety cabinets (BSCs) and chemical fume hoods are essential for protecting people and the laboratory environment from biological and chemical hazards. From introductory teaching labs to advanced research facilities, these systems play a central role in maintaining safe ventilation and controlling exposure to harmful materials. Understanding how they work — and why they are so important — helps laboratories balance strong safety practices with efficient operations.

But this protection does come with a trade off. Laboratory ventilation is one of the most energy intensive parts of any facility and can significantly increase operational costs. This webinar will break down how airflow, daily use, and equipment design impact energy consumption. We’ll also introduce practical strategies that boost efficiency without sacrificing safety. Attendees will walk away with actionable insights that support sustainability goals, reduce costs, and improve performance across a variety of lab environments.

Learning Objectives:

• Explore the differences between biosafety cabinets and fume hoods
• Identify where fume hoods and biosafety cabinets contribute to lab energy use
• Understand technologies that reduce airflow demand while maintaining containment
• Learn how intelligent systems improve efficiency and performance
• Outline strategies to reduce operational costs without compromising safety