Controlling Cotton, Wool and Dyestuff Dust in the Textile Industry LEVCentral Expert Commentary Textile dust has long been recognised as a significant occupational health hazard. Depending on the material being processed, workers may be exposed to cotton dust, wool process …
The New European Standard for Ductless Laboratory Fume Cabinets LEVCentral Expert Commentary The publication of BS EN 17242:2025 – Recirculatory Filtration Fume Cabinets marks one of the most significant developments in laboratory ventilation standards for many years. This new …
LEVCentral Expert Commentary Cadmium has historically been added to certain silver brazing alloys because it lowers the melting temperature and improves the flow characteristics of the filler metal. However, when cadmium-containing alloys are heated above their melting point they produce …
Measuring Airborne Isocyanates in the Workplace LEVCentral Expert Commentary For occupational hygienists involved in spray painting, polyurethane manufacture or any process using isocyanates, MDHS 25/4 is one of the most important analytical methods ever published by HSE. Unlike general …
The Foundation of Workplace Dust Exposure Monitoring in the UK LEVCentral Expert Commentary If HSG258 is the UK’s principal guidance on designing and maintaining Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV), then MDHS 14/4 is the cornerstone of measuring whether those engineering …
Practical Guidance on Managing Workplace Risks from Biological Agents LEVCentral Expert Commentary Biological agents can present significant workplace health risks in laboratories, healthcare, waste management, agriculture, animal care, food production and many other sectors. These agents may include bacteria, viruses, …
LEVCentral Expert Commentary Triglycidyl Isocyanurate (TGIC) is widely used as a curing agent in polyester powder coating formulations. During powder coating operations, airborne dust containing TGIC may be generated during powder application, recovery, transfer, cleaning and maintenance activities. This HSE …
LEVCentral Expert Commentary Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) remains one of the most significant occupational health hazards in the quarrying industry. While many quarry processes rely on water suppression and Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) to reduce airborne dust, there are situations …
Controlling Exposure to Engine Exhaust Emissions Using Effective Ventilation and Exhaust Extraction LEVCentral Expert Commentary Vehicle exhaust emissions have long been recognised as a significant occupational health hazard. Workers in garages, MOT stations, vehicle workshops, warehouses, loading bays, distribution …
Controlling Health, Fire and Explosion Risks During Solvent Cleaning Operations LEVCentral Expert Commentary Cleaning and degreasing engineering components is a routine activity across many industries. Whether parts are immersed in tanks, cleaned using solvent sprays or degreased during maintenance, …
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