Information Center — Workplace Safety

What is the Best Exhaust Fan for a Kitchen?   Ventilation is extremely important for commercial kitchens. Not only does it control the smell of cooking and ensure fresh air, but it reduces the risk of fire as well. It does this by taking grease particles out of the area so that they can't ignite. Because of this, building codes require adequate commercial kitchen ventilation. This typically involves the use of a kitchen fan that is made for this purpose. The fan may be paired with an air intake fan to ensure the proper replacement of the exhaust air. Which Exhaust...

Can Exhaust Fans Cool a Room? Instead of simply blowing air into large industrial or commercial buildings like traditional fans, exhaust fans draw air into the fan and force it outside the room. Nearly all industrial plants rely on powerful exhaust fans to improve their building's air quality and support employee health. Industrial exhaust fans help extract particulates and noxious fumes while also reducing heat and humidity to minimize deterioration of expensive machinery. Exhaust fans used in restaurants, bakeries and other commercial establishments draw out excess heat, fumes and smoke. Depending on their size exhaust fans can provide enough cooling...

What Does an Exhaust Fan Do? From time to time, air in enclosed residential and commercial spaces may become subjected to pollutants and contaminants. Whether a family dinner turned into flames or a factory regularly utilizes chemicals, it’s important to remove these particles from the air with an exhaust fan to ensure individuals are breathing clean, fresh air. This post will cover the specifics of exhaust fans, how they work, benefits, and the different types you may need in your home or commercial space.  Actions Exhaust Fans Complete An exhaust fan specifically works to pull pollutants from a room and...

How Many CFM Do I Need for 1,000 Square Feet? Whether you are purchasing new exhaust fans, ventilation fans, or ceiling fans for your home, office, or commercial space, it is important that you pick the right fan to suit your needs. When you look at the CFM for fans you are considering, make sure the fans’ CFM is rated correctly for the size of your space. In this post, we will help you understand how many CFM you need for a 1000 square foot space. Understand The Volume of the Room The CFM (or Cubic Feet per Minute) indicates...

Updated November 21, 2023 When searching for your next fan in your warehouse, factory, garage, office, barn or other building, it’s important to purchase a fan that is sized correctly for your space.  Investing in the best fan for your needs can help you economically cool the space for years to come. Among the many factors that determine the effectiveness of a fan (type of motor, size, etc), fan CFM is one of the most crucial.  Continue reading to learn more about the CFM fan requirements and how it can be a major key to finding the correct fan for...