LEV Installation & Management

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 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 …

BS 7989:2001 Specification for Recirculatory Filtration Fume Cupboards

BS dealing with Recirculatory Fume Cupboards.  Although published in 2001 it has been re-confirmed by BSI in 2012 To order a copy direct from BSI follow this link: BS 7989

BS EN 14175 Fume Cupboards

This BSI published between 2003 and 2012 is now in 7 parts:- Part 1  Vocabulary Part 2 Safety & Performance Requirements Part 3 Type Test Methods Part 4 On-Site Test Methods Part 5 Recommendations for Installation & Maintenance Part 6 …

BSRIA Guide 49/2015 – Commissioning Air Systems

BSRIA Guide BG 49/2015 explains how to commission ducted air distribution systems in buildings. The commissioning process mainly comprises the setting to work of the system fans and the regulation of system flow rates. BG 49/2015 now replaces BG 49/2013. …

BSRIA Guide AG8-97 Filters

This publication is written for those who specify, select install or maintain filters in building services applications, as well as suppliers of air handling units and filter manufacturers. It enables the reader to specify and select the required type and …

CIBSE Guide TM42 – Fan Application

This CIBSE Fan application guide considers the principles of air movement and the various fan types available in order to achieve the best results. This publication has been produced not for the fan engineer but for the engineer who uses …

MDHS 82/2 The Dust Lamp

HSE guide on the use of the Dust Lamp.  Great tool as the images on this guidance note show. MDHS 82/2 Dust Lamp The Dust Lamp will show all dust but it is particularly impressive when it comes to the …

INDG409 – Time to clear the air

Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in your workplace should carry away any harmful dust, mist, fumes or gas in the air. To protect your health it needs to be: ■ the right type for the job. ■ installed properly in the first …

INDG136 – Working with substances hazardous to health: A brief guide to COSHH.

This leaflet describes how to control hazardous substances at work, so they do not cause ill health. It will help you understand what you need to do to comply with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002 …