Health & Safety Executive

HSE What is Local Exhaust Ventilation – Video

Produced for HSE by HSL in 2011 this short video provides a basic introduction to the components of an LEV system and emphasises the importance of the selection and design of the correct type of hood for the application. Also …

HSE OCM4 Respiratory Protective Equipment – Offshore

This guide is one of HSE’s Offshore CoSHH Essentials sheet which covers the selection, use and maintenance of RPE   HSE OCM4 Respiratory Protective Equipment

HSE HSG187 Control of diesel engine exhaust emissions in the workplace

Follow the link to download this free web version of HSG187. This guidance gives practical advice to employers and self-employed people on how to control exposure to diesel engine exhaust emissions in the workplace, and protect the health of employees and …

HSE OCE17 Laboratory Practice – Offshore

No 17 in HSE’s Offshore CoSHH Essentials series of guides.  This guide covers engineering control in laboratory work offshore HSE OCE17 Laboratory Practice

HSE EH66 Grain dust

This guidance draws attention to the possible health hazards which could result from exposure to grain dust.  It gives advice on the precautions you may need to take to prevent or adequately control exposure as required by the CoSHH Regulations.  …

HSE OCE9 Use of Drilling Muds/Shale Shaker – Offshore

No 9 in the Offshore CoSHH Essentials series of guidance leaflets by HSE.  This one considers the CoSHH Control strategies for working in the Shale Shaker Rooms and Mud Pits.   HSE OCE9 Drilling Muds

HSE OCE8 Mixing of Drilling Muds – Offshore

Part of HSE’s Offshore CoSHH Essentials series, this leaflet covers the control engineering (LEV) strategies where muds are being mixed.   HSE OCE8 Mixing Drilling Muds (Sack Room)

HSE OCE4 Soldering – Offshore

Part of HSE’s Offshore CoSHH Essentials series of leaflets , this one considers the hazards, risks and control strategies for soldering HSE OCE4 Soldering

HSE OCE0 Advice for Managers – Offshore

Part of HSE’s Offshore CoSHH Essentials series of leaflets this one will help offshore dutyholders (owners, operators and contractors) to comply with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH). The guidance consolidates good control practice and reinforces …

HSE G200 Local Exhaust Ventilation

Part of HSE’s CoSHH Essentials series of guidance leaflets.  The sheet provides good practice advice on using local exhaust ventilation which is the commonest form of engineering control. It can be applied to a range of tasks involving small, medium …