LEV Examination & Testing (Commissioning)

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 …

HSL On-tool Controls to Reduce Exposure to Respirable Dusts in the Construction Industry RR926

Taken from the first page of this report: Many processes in the construction industry create large quantities of dust; often materials used in construction contain silica. If the dust emissions from these processes are not controlled they can cause exposures …

SLIDE SHARE: Effective Design and Management of LEV Systems

Slide share is a great resource site.  This presentation has been uploaded by M.Slater of Diamond Environmental and is titled Effective design and management of LEV systems. This is a good presentation which defines what an LEV is and the roles …

HSE Explanation of special lighting set up to show invisible paint mist

This PDF demonstrates that what you can see isn’t necessarily what is there.  It is motor vehicle repair related but is applicable to a range of scenarios. Explanation of special lighting set up to show invisible paint mist Be aware …

HSE Useful calculator

Visit the HSE Website to use a free online calculator for LEV assessors. It includes: Conversions Averages Volume flow Air change rate Air density Air velocity

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 G214 Weighing Solids

This HSE CoSHH Essentials Guidance sheet provides good practice advice on weighing medium quantities of solids. It describes the key points you need to follow to help reduce exposure to an adequate level. The guidance sheet can be downloaded here: …