Fletcher’s Equations for Captor Hoods – Free Excel Spreadsheet and Mobile App Fletcher’s Equations are the methodology recommended by HSE for calculating captor hood performance and effective captor distances. They are widely used by LEV designers, commissioning engineers and TExT …
This Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) guide provides practical engineering guidance on applying the principle of reducing risks to As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP). The report explains how engineers and duty holders can demonstrate that safety risks have been …
This HSE training video demonstrates how Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) can be used to control worker exposure to Metal Working Fluid (MWF) mist generated during CNC machining operations. MWF mist can cause occupational asthma, hypersensitivity pneumonitis, dermatitis and other respiratory …
LEVCentral Expert Commentary One of the most common weaknesses seen in LEV reports is not the quality of the technical assessment but the quality of communication. Engineers often understand exactly why a hood arrangement is ineffective, yet the client may …
CIBSE have published (in 2016) a series of Guides in their “B” Series of which “B2” is of direct interest to those dealing in Industrial Ventilation/LEV. Section 2.2 sets out the criteria for the design of ventilation systems, covering the …
HSE Guide (looks like published Sept 2009) dealing with the foundations and “Technical Basis for the CoSHH Essentials: Easy Steps to Control Chemicals”. If you are familiar with Benchmarking (as per HSG258) then this document will provide you with so …
OXYL8 have recently produced a paper which considers whether there is a need in law for hood indicators/gauges. We know that HSE asks for these to be fitted but they also indicate in their LEV FAQ pages that there is …
New OXYL8 training video on YouTube which provides an excellent introduction to the PITOT Tube, how to make the connections to a Manometer and how to take correct readings in a duct How to Use the PITOT Tube
This HSE Guide/Information sheet will help employers, the selfemployed and franchisees to comply with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (CoSHH), as amended, to control exposure to Isocyanates and protect workers’ health. This sheet describes good practice …
This HSE Guide/Information sheet will help employers, the self-employed and franchisees to comply with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (CoSHH), as amended, to control exposure to isocyanates and protect workers’ health. This sheet describes good practice …
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