Resources

Textbook – LEV Aerodynamic Processes and Calculations of Dust Emissions

This new textbook was published in May 2015 by CRC Press and so far as I am aware has not yet been Reviewed.  It is fairly costly at £157.50 (2024 price) but appears to be a step forward in our …

HSE COSHH essentials for welding, hot work and allied processes

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 …

HSE CG230 – Pelletising

This CoSHH Essentials guidance sheet by HSE provides good practice advice on pelletising medium and large-scale quantities of solids. The Guidance sheet can be downloaded here:- HSE CG230 Pelletising  

Ductulators

These handy devices/programs allow you to calculate Areas, Velocities, Flowrates, Pressure Losses and a load more design criteria either using a simple hand held circular slide rule type device …. or more recently apps for your Android or Apple device. I have …

SHAPA – Ten Key Steps for Comparing Dust Extraction System Proposals

SHAPA = Solids Handling & Processing Association Visit www.shapa.co.uk to find out more about membership. This document is titled SHAPA Technical Bulletin No.6 10 Key Steps for Comparing Dust Extraction System Proposals by John Whitehead – General Secretary, SHAPA. This document aims to …

HSE CG216 – Mixing solids

This HSE CoSHH Essentials guidance sheet provides good practice advice on mixing large quantities of solids using the example of a Ribbon Mixer. The pdf can be downloaded here:- HSE CG216 Mixing Solids  

HSE CG215 – Mixing Solids with Other Solids or Liquids

Continuing the CoSHH Essentials series of guidance notes, this HSE sheet provides good practice advice on mixing medium quantities of solids with other solids or liquids.  It describes the key points you need to follow to help reduce exposure to …

Welding Fume – Respiratory Fact Sheet

This is a basic fact sheet on Welding fume and the possible controls that could be used. Welding Fume respiratory risk fact sheet Welding is major part of fabrication.  It includes using a molten filler to bond the material together …

Woods Practical Guide to Fan Engineering

Everyone talks about this book and there are second hand copies available at reasonable prices on the Internet from such places as eBay and Amazon.  First published in 1952 (my own copy is 1969 and was £5 off eBay!)) it appears …

HSE EH38 Ozone Health Hazards and Control Measures

This guidance is primarily aimed at employers and managers of people exposed to ozone in the course of their work. Other groups, such as employees and health and safety professionals, will also find the guidance useful. It draws attention to …