Resources

Dust Filter Service Engineers – RPE Guidance

This post and its attachments are free for everyone. If you know any service engineers working with LEV systems, please share this. We want all service engineers to understand the risks they face—and the level of protection they should expect …

Centrifugal Fan – IACS Non sparking standard

The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) have a single page document which details the requirements of Anti-Sparking fans. To download visit: https://iacs.org.uk/resolutions/unified-requirements/ur-f You are looking for the document titled UR F29 Rev6 CLN – UR F29 Non-sparking fans – …

HSE Video on LEV to control Metal Working Fluid Mist

The HSE have produced this video on controlling exposure to Metal Working Fluid mist during CNC machining. This video covers: Test methods what filtration should be in place Airflow Gauges Open top machines – can be enclosed further What happens …

IMechE “ALARP for Engineers” a Technical Safety Guide

The IMechE’s Safety and Reliability Group created this document, and it was initially published in 2021. Following feedback from key stakeholders, the report has since been revised and reissued. The IMechE Safety and Reliability Group promotes the development of safety …

HSE – “Effective Control of Gas Shielded Arc Welding Fume” RR 683

HSE inspectors have noted that, although Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) was often available for controlling exposure bto inert gas shielded welding fume, it frequently remained unused, due, partly to claims by welders that the LEV was responsible for removing shielding …

BOHS “Good Practice Guide for Consultants”

This guidance aims to assist those offering Occupational Hygiene consultancy to translate their individual competence into a high quality Occupational Hygiene consultancy service, raising standards in the process. Although aimed at Occupational Hygienists the parallels work for LEV Specialists too. …

HSE Workplan 2021-22 Occupational Lung Disease in “Fabricated Metal Sector”

HSE’s Inspection plan for Fabricated Metal Sector (Metal Working Fluid Exposure Risks). While the dates have passed – this is likely still to be (mostly) HSE’s intentions and views on the health risks and control mitigations for the sector. Incredibly …

APPG Report – “Improving Silicosis Outcomes in the UK”

That initial Report from APPG was in response to the concerns within industry about the disproportionate effect of dust on workers’ respiratory health and in particular, respirable crystalline silica (RCS) and the impact on their lives. The intention of the …

Evolution of PM2.5 Measurements and Standards in the U.S.

National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) were first established in the United States to protect public health and welfare, and the concept has been adopted in China and many other countries. For particulate matter (PM), the NAAQS indicator evolved from …

Monitoring Exposure to Welding Fume – BOHS Breathe Freely

BOHS Guide to the subject of Monitoring for Welding Fume exposures. Air monitoring and measurement for welding fume may be needed where there is a serious inhalation risk to health and where the likely exposure level of the welders to …