A Practical Guide to Controlling Wood Dust and Chemical Exposure in Woodworking LEVCentral Expert Commentary Although produced by the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) Ireland, this excellent information sheet is equally relevant to employers and LEV professionals throughout the …
Controlling Cotton, Wool and Dyestuff Dust in the Textile Industry LEVCentral Expert Commentary Textile dust has long been recognised as a significant occupational health hazard. Depending on the material being processed, workers may be exposed to cotton dust, wool process …
LEVCentral Expert Commentary Cadmium has historically been added to certain silver brazing alloys because it lowers the melting temperature and improves the flow characteristics of the filler metal. However, when cadmium-containing alloys are heated above their melting point they produce …
Measuring Airborne Isocyanates in the Workplace LEVCentral Expert Commentary For occupational hygienists involved in spray painting, polyurethane manufacture or any process using isocyanates, MDHS 25/4 is one of the most important analytical methods ever published by HSE. Unlike general …
The Foundation of Workplace Dust Exposure Monitoring in the UK LEVCentral Expert Commentary If HSG258 is the UK’s principal guidance on designing and maintaining Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV), then MDHS 14/4 is the cornerstone of measuring whether those engineering …
LEVCentral Expert Commentary Most LEV guidance focuses on preventing workers from inhaling hazardous airborne contaminants. HSE Engineering Information Sheet EIS44 takes a slightly different approach by considering the additional role that pneumococcal vaccination may play for employees who are regularly …
LEVCentral Expert Commentary Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) remains one of the most significant occupational health hazards in the quarrying industry. While many quarry processes rely on water suppression and Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) to reduce airborne dust, there are situations …
Controlling Exposure to Engine Exhaust Emissions Using Effective Ventilation and Exhaust Extraction LEVCentral Expert Commentary Vehicle exhaust emissions have long been recognised as a significant occupational health hazard. Workers in garages, MOT stations, vehicle workshops, warehouses, loading bays, distribution …
Preventing Exposure to Laboratory Animal Allergens LEVCentral Expert Commentary Laboratory animal allergy is a significant occupational health risk for people working with research animals or within animal facilities. Exposure to animal proteins found in urine, saliva, skin scales, fur, …
LEVCentral Expert Commentary Nanotechnology has introduced a new generation of engineered materials with unique physical, chemical and electrical properties. As particle size is reduced into the nanometre range (typically 1–100 nm), materials can behave very differently from their conventional micron-sized …
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