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Nuclear Industry Guidance for Ventilation and LEV

About the National Nuclear Ventilation Forum The objective of the forum is to discuss and document good practices relating to nuclear ventilation. The forum is open to representatives from all UK nuclear ventilation industry companies. The mandate of the Forum …

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 …

SHAPA Dust Extraction – Five Ways to Achieve Long Life with Minimal Expense.

SHAPA = Solids Handling & Processing Association Visit www.shapa.co.uk to find out more about membership. This document is titled Dust Extraction – five ways to achieve long life with minimal expense.  It is a good document on how to get …

HSE COSHH ESSENTIALS IN MICROELECTRONICS/SEMICONDUCTORS

COSHH Essentials sets out basic advice on what to do to control exposure to hazardous substances in the workplace. It takes the form of straightforward advice in ‘factsheets’ called ‘control guidance sheets’. There are two types of sheets, industry-specific ‘direct …

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 …

SHAPA Cartridge Filter Technology

SHAPA = Solids Handling & Processing Association Visit www.shapa.co.uk to find out more about membership. This document is titled Cartridge Filter Technology and talks about the growth of cartridge type filter elements, Legislation and Environmental Considerations, Media development, Adapting to …

SHAPA Dust Explosion Protection using Flameless Venting

SHAPA = Solids Handling & Processing Association Visit www.shapa.co.uk to find out more about membership. This document is titled Dust Explosion Protection using Flameless Venting by Jef Snoeys of Fike Corporation. A snippet taken from the documents introduction: A new …

SHAPA Dust Testing for DSEAR and ATEX Compliance

SHAPA = Solids Handling & Processing Association Visit www.shapa.co.uk to find out more about membership. This document is titled SHAPA Technical Bulletin No.16 and provides an introduction to dust explosion testing and it’s importance in making plant safe from fire …