Fumex Air Filtration Systems and OSHA Compliance
Are Fumex Air Filtration Systems Compliant with OSHA, Clean Room, and Explosion Safety Standards?
When it comes to choosing an air filtration system, compliance with workplace safety and clean air standards isn’t just important—it’s essential. Whether you're managing a lab, a manufacturing floor, or a facility that handles combustible dust, the right fume extraction system can help you meet OSHA regulations, maintain clean room classifications, and reduce explosion risk.
This blog answers the top compliance questions our Fumex team regularly gets from engineers, facility managers, and compliance officers—and helps you determine whether a Fumex system is the right fit for your regulated environment.
Is Fumex equipment OSHA compliant?
What does OSHA compliance mean for air filtration systems?
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) does not issue product-level certifications for filtration systems like fume extractors or dust collectors. Instead, OSHA focuses on regulating outcomes—such as limiting worker exposure to hazardous particles and ensuring safe equipment operation in the workplace.
That said, Fumex systems are designed to help you meet OSHA compliance in several ways:
- Air quality control: Our extractors serve as engineering controls—capturing fumes, smoke, and particulate at the source, helping facilities stay within OSHA's permissible exposure limits (PELs) for hazardous substances.
- Electrical safety: Fumex systems are built with NRTL-listed electrical components (such as UL or ETL-listed motors and switches) to comply with OSHA’s standards for electrical equipment in industrial settings (OSHA Standard 1910 Subpart S).
- Safe work environments: Many of our units are compatible with TEFC motors, grounding options, and other safeguards to support general duty clause requirements for minimizing workplace hazards.
Are Fumex systems clean room compliant?
What air filtration systems are compliant with clean room regulations?
To be compliant with ISO 14644 clean room standards, air filtration systems must help control the concentration of airborne particulates in a controlled space. Clean room classifications (such as ISO 7 or ISO 5) are based on the number and size of particles per cubic meter of air.
Fumex systems support clean room compliance by offering:
- HEPA and ULPA filtration: Captures 99.97 of particulates down to 0.3 microns and smaller
- Sealed housings and ducting: Minimizes leakage and recirculation of contaminants.
- Variable-speed and pressure control: Maintains consistent airflow and pressure differentials to prevent cross-contamination.
Important note: Fumex machines themselves are not “ISO certified” (as no equipment is); rather, they are clean room compatible and can support an ISO-certified room when specified and installed correctly.
Are Fumex fume extractors explosion protected?
What air filtration options offer explosion protection for combustible dust?
Facilities that generate combustible dust or flammable fumes (like additive manufacturing, woodworking, or powder handling) must follow NFPA codes, including:
- NFPA 652 (Combustible Dust Fundamentals)
- NFPA 68 (Explosion Venting)
- NFPA 69 (Explosion Prevention Systems)
Fumex systems can be customized to meet NFPA compliance and help facilities satisfy OSHA’s General Duty Clause by mitigating known explosion hazards.
How does Fumex support custom compliance configurations?
Fumex is more than an equipment supplier—we’re engineering partners in workplace safety and air quality.
We help you meet your specific compliance goals with:
- Custom filtration stacks (HEPA, activated carbon)
- Modular designs for application specific needs
- Built-in differential pressure gauges, variable-speed drives, and maintenance alerts
We’ve supported compliance for customers in industries including:
- Electronics manufacturing (ISO-class clean rooms)
- Medical device labs (sterile and aseptic zones)
- Welding and soldering shops (OSHA PEL enforcement)
- Additive manufacturing (metal and polymer dust handling)
Summary: Compliance at a Glance
| Compliance Area | Fumex Capabilities |
| OSHA | Source-capture filtration, NRTL-listed components, exposure limit support |
| ISO Clean Rooms | HEPA filters, variable airflow, airflow monitoring, etc. for ISO 5–8 compatibility |
Other Commonly Asked Questions
What type of air filtration is OSHA compliant?
OSHA does not certify filtration systems but expects employers to control airborne hazards. Fumex systems are designed as engineering controls that help meet OSHA standards for air quality and electrical safety in industrial settings.
What air filtration systems are compatible with ISO 14644 clean room standards?
Fumex offers HEPA filtration, sealed design, and variable-speed control to support ISO-class environments when installed with proper clean room procedures.
Can fume extractors be used in explosion-prone environments?
Yes, Fumex offers units and optional accessories for handling combustible dust or flammable vapors.
Ready to Design a Compliant Filtration System?
If you're unsure which compliance standards apply to your facility—or you need help selecting a system that fits OSHA, NFPA, or ISO requirements—Fumex is here to help. Our experienced team can walk you through everything from clean room filter selection to explosion-proof configurations.
👉 Contact us today to start a compliance consultation or request a quote.