Yep, the fan sucking away from the area is a great idea also. Could be placed on the end of the work bench and due to the diffusing effect of the filter would probably not disturb and paperwork on the bench. Filter would need monitoring and occasional changing but they are dirt cheap too. Fan could go into a window in many climates where you don't mind losing some a/c or heat. We have a small paint booth here at work and the buildup on it's filters is amazing. We mostly us spray cans too and an occasional paint gun.