Resources

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 …

SHAPA – Dust Hood Design

SHAPA = Solids Handling & Processing Association Visit www.shapa.co.uk to find out more about membership. This document is titled SHAPA Technical Bulletin No. 19 Dust Hood Design by Nigel Hubbard of Dustcheck Limited. Introduction Hood design is one of most important areas to …

HSE COSHH ESSENTIALS IN STONEMASONS: 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 …

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 …

HSE COPD Top tips for a healthy workforce

Top tips for a healthy workforce Preventing dusts, fume and irritant gases from getting into the air is usually more effective, simpler, and cheaper, than controlling dust once it is in the air. Employers can: Use water for wet techniques …

HSE INDG429 – Bakers – Time to Clear the Air!

This is a leaflet produced by the HSE aimed at raising awareness that flour dust can cause asthma.  It has some practical examples of activities conducted in the food production and ways to lower exposure.  Aimed at Employers and Employees …

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This is an outdated PDF from the 1980’s but has some useful information on the basic principles of air cleaners.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 Pneumonia Vaccination for Employees Exposed to Welding and Metal Fume

This is not related to LEV but is a health control.  This information sheet has been developed jointly between the manufacturers’ organisation EEF, HSE and the Cast Metals Federation (CMF) – and in consultation with Unite – to help those …

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 …