LEV Design

HSE WD09 – Stand Alone Dust Collectors (Occasional Use)

It describes the key points you need to follow to help reduce exposure to an adequate level. It is important to follow all the points or use other equally effective measures. Wood dust (eg from hardwood, softwood and MDF) can cause …

HSE EH76 – Control of Laboratory Animal Allergy

This HSE guidance note draws attention to health risks from exposure to laboratory animal allergens. It advises employers and managers of animal facilities on the precautions needed to prevent or adequately control exposure, as required by the CoSHH Regulations 2002.  It …

HSE EIS21 Immersion & Cold Cleaning of Engineering Components

This HSE leaflet outlines the main health and safety hazards and risks involved in cold cleaning operations. It includes the legal requirements applying to this work, which aim to minimise the risks to health and risks from fire and explosion. …

HSE CAIS10 Ventilation in Catering Kitchens

This short HSE guidance leaflet is aimed at employers in the catering and hospitality industry and gives guidance on ventilation requirements for kitchens. It aims to help employers assess whether existing ventilation is adequate. It will also be useful for …

Aid to Design of Ventilation in Radioactive Areas

Nuclear Industry Guidance  NVF/DG001 and endorsed by the Nuclear Industry Safety Directors Forum, published in 2009 This document covers the design principles for the ventilation of radioactive areas and buildings from the point the air is drawn in to where …

Ventilation Equations for Improved Exothermic Process Control

This is a technical paper looking at the design and positioning of hoods with relation to the plume size from exothermic reactions. The equations developed will allow researchers and practitioners to determine the critical control parameters for exothermic processes, such …

HSE HSG103 – Safe Handling of Combustible Dusts

This HSE guidance publication provides practical advice on the prevention and mitigation of dust explosions and fires. The guidance is intended for employers, managers, foremen and safety representatives working in the many industries where combustible dusts may be present. A …

HSE Dichloromethane

Series of really useful HSE information sheets will help those working with Dichloromethane (DCM) in paint stripping and floor laying adhesives to comply with their duties under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (as amended) to control …

Textbook – LEV Aerodynamic Processes and Calculations of Dust Emissions

This new textbook was published in May 2015 by CRC Press and so far as I am aware has not yet been Reviewed.  It is fairly costly at £157.50 (2024 price) but appears to be a step forward in our …

HSE CG230 – Pelletising

This CoSHH Essentials guidance sheet by HSE provides good practice advice on pelletising medium and large-scale quantities of solids. The Guidance sheet can be downloaded here:- HSE CG230 Pelletising