LEV Examination & Testing (Commissioning)

DEFRA Statutory Guidance for the Working of Timber etc – Process Guidance Note 6/02(12)

Process Guidance Note 6/02(12) Statutory guidance for the working of timber and manufacture of wood-based products.  September 2012. This is a document sourced in reply to a forum topic about Cyclones and Wood dust.  This explains the moisture content of …

Radioisotope Fume Hood Occupational Risk Prevention Manual

This PDF link is about Radiosotope Fume Cupboards. Taken from the documents abstract: Abstract. Using radioactive substances in hospitals, laboratories, industries… has got a great importance at present. Personnel in nuclear medicine and nuclear research laboratories face with the problem …

Captor Hood – Labels

Great picture of labels which could be used on Captor Hoods such as Welding Hoods Fixed in position and updated at each TExT? One label describes the relationship between distance and control and the second label has a space for …

CLEAPSS G225 Local Exhaust Ventilation in Design and Technology

Introduction Local exhaust ventilation is used to remove or reduce the level of contamination in workplace atmospheres and thus reduce the risk of ill health in staff, students and visitors. It is essential that LEV is provided where the risk …

CEC Common Causes of Vibration in Centrifugal Fans

This is an in interesting article on CEC’s website.  It covers the Common Causes of Vibration in Centrifugal Fans. Ever since centrifugal fans have been manufactured they have been subject to vibration related problems. These problems range from simple unbalance …

RR836 – Perception and understanding of how local exhaust ventilation (LEV) works and how effective it is

RR836 – Perception and understanding of how local exhaust ventilation (LEV) works and how effective it is EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) is one of the principal methods used to control exposure to airborne contaminants that can cause work-related …

BS EN 12779:2004+A1:2009 Safety of Woodworking Machines. Chip and Dust Extraction Systems with Fixed Installation. Safety Related Performances and Safety Requirements

BS EN 12779:2004+A1:2009 Safety of woodworking machines. Chip and dust extraction systems with fixed installation. Safety related performances and safety requirements. Published 19/01/2005 Status: Current, Work in hand Available to purchase from BS EN 12779  British Standards are available to …

British Coatings Federation – Electrostatic Powder Coating

This revised (version 2 – December 2004) Code of Safe Practice: Powder Coating – Application of thermosetting coating powders by electrostatic spraying has been published by the British Coating Federation. The cost of the Code is £25.00 and is available by phoning BCF …

ACGIH Industrial Ventilation: A Manual of Recommended Practice for Operation and Maintenance

A useful manual which is intended as a companion to the 31st Edition and future editions of Industrial Ventilation: A Manual of Recommended Practice for Design. Some of the highlights of this manual include: Guidance and training information for personnel …

HSE Dyes and Dyeing

This section of the HSE website evaluates typical exposure from Dyes and Dyeing processes.  It covers a variety of controls (including LEV) as solutions in lowering exposure. http://www.hse.gov.uk/textiles/dyes-dyeing.htm Exposure to dyes Dyes used in textile finishing have many different, complex …