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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 …

The Real Dirt on Dust

This is an outdated PDF from the 1980’s but has some useful information on the basic principles of air cleaners. CONTENTS  INCLUDE: Chapter 1   – Cyclones and Inertial Separators Chapter 2   – Airwashers (Scrubbers) Chapter 3   – Electrostatic Collectors Chapter 4   – …

HSE Cadmium in Silver Soldering or brazing (EIS31)

This HSE guidance is aimed at employers, managers and workers who use or plan to use cadmium-containing products and materials.  It is also relevant to those who may be working on materials that may include cadmium-containing solders. To download this …

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 Case Study Schools Wood dust

A tale of two new schools. The problem Wood dust is a hazardous substance arising from the use of woodworking machines. Breathing in wood dust can cause asthma. However, it is easily controlled by using local exhaust ventilation (LEV). Two …

SHAPA – A practical guide to rotary valves

SHAPA = Solids Handling & Processing Association Visit www.shapa.co.uk to find out more about membership. This document is titled SHAPA Technical Bulletin No.13 A practical guide to Rotary Valves by Ian Blackmore of Rota Val Ltd and Professor Mike Bradley …

HSE CIS 36 Construction dust

HSE Construction dust information sheet. This is a useful information sheet which highlights the how construction dust can seriously damage health. It also outlines some of the most common activities and the most suitable controls including water and on-tool extraction. …

HSE Textile dust

The following is taken from http://www.hse.gov.uk/textiles/dust.htm Dust Why dust is a problem Dust can cause explosions[1]. Textile process dusts, in particular wool and cotton, can also cause byssinosis (cotton dust), occupational asthma and respiratory irritation – see more information below …

HSE COSHH essentials in ceramics: Silica

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 …