LEV Examination & Testing (Commissioning)

HSE CG201 Fume Cupboards

CoSHH Essentials guidance sheet produced by HSE providing advice on Fume Cupboards; their Design, Maintenance and TExTs.  Also covers operator Training and PPE issues.   The leaflet can be downloaded here: HSE CG201 Fume Cupboards

HSE SR14 Vehicle Exhaust Fumes in Warehouses, Garages etc

This HSE Guidance leaflet describes good practice using gas scavenging of fumes from stationary vehicles. It covers the points to be followed in order to reduce exposure to an adequate level. The leaflet can be downloaded here:  HSE SR14 Vehicle Exhaust Fumes  

Testing Walk-In Spray Booths Clearance Times

This very helpful Blog/News item published by Diamond Environmental in 2011 provides a concise introduction to smoke clearance practices and procedures. The Blog can be accessed here: Smoke Clearance – Diamond Environmental

HSE – Measuring Paint Spray Booth Clearance Times

Much useful guidance is given on this HSE web page on the procedure and practice for measuring clearance times in Paint Spray Booths:  HSE’s Paint Spray Booth Clearance Time Page   The page also refers to an HSE Research Report …

HSE OCM8 Storing Chemicals General Ventilation – Offshore

One of the offshore CoSHH Essentials series of guides by HSE.  This one covers the General Ventilation requirements for the storing of chemicals   HSE OCM6 Storing Chemicals Offshore

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 Web – LEV FAQs

HSE’s – Frequently asked questions about LEV, everything from; Airflow, LEV Competence, An employer’s guide, Thorough Examination and Testing (TExT) to On-tool extraction and much more. Courtesy of the HSE website. LVHV/On Tool Extraction/Tip Extraction.  New Guidance on how to …

HSE OCM2 Local Exhaust Ventilation – OFFSHORE

A brief HSE guide to Offshore Local Exhaust Ventilation. Covers Commissioning, Examination & Testing, Maintenance and Operator Training HSE OCM2 LEV Offshore

Fan Handbook – Selection, Application & Design

OK it’s on Amazon.  But this is still one of the heavy weight textbooks on fans. Here is the first comprehensive guide to all aspects of modern fan technology. The book takes you through the design, selection, maintenance, and repair …