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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 …

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 …

HSL Effectiveness of a Solder Fume Tip Extraction System: Effects of Tube Diameter, Air Flow Rate and Air Flow Velocity

This research paper investigates the effects of tube diameter, extraction flow rate and air flow velocity on the effectiveness of a solder fume tip extraction system. HSL/2005/19