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BS EN 689 2018 “Measuring Exposure by Inhalation to Chemical Agents”

BS EN 689 is an international standard that covers the measurement of exposure by inhalation to chemical agents. BS EN 689 discusses workplace exposure in compliance with occupational exposure limit values. It specifies a strategy to perform representative measurements of exposure by inhalation to …

Environment Agency – “Fire Risk in Activated Carbon”

Activated carbon is widely used for emissions and odour treatment. Under normal operating conditions the likelihood of fire is low, however, there are certain circumstances in which fire could occur. This Technical Guide No 12 considers the risks and provides …

Pictograms for LEV TExT Reports

These pictograms are free with permission for you to download and use in your CoSHH Reg 9 LEV TExT Reports. The purpose is to aid you in explaining why certain hood types dont work. Some samples include:   If you …

Fletchers Equations – Excel Spreadsheet

For Captor Hoods – Fletcher’s equations are the recommended (by HSE) method for calculating the Effective Captor Distances (for entering onto the hood label) at Captor Hoods Fletcher equations arer also the correct methodology for use by LEV Designers for …

HSE – Top 10 Noise Control Techniques

Minimising noise is an important part of LEV design. The easiest way to achieve minimal noise, is by designing to encourage laminar flow.  i.e. No bends directly before and after a fanset, no sharp tapers and use angled branch joints …

LEV TExT Templates (in MS Word)

If you are looking for inspiration when setting about designing a TExT template for the Thorough Examination and Testing of LEV systems under CoSHH Reg 9 ….. look no further. Below are a number of Templates that can be freely …

HSE/UKLA “Good Practice Guide for Safe Handling and Disposal of Metalworking Fluids”

This revised publication from UKLA/HSE on good practice for safe handling and disposal of metalworking fluid (MWF) provides a guide on how to maintain MWF to prevent ill-health in machine workshops. It has been prepared by a panel of experts …

Offshore Guide OCE3 “Painting by Spraying”

This HSE Offshore series guidance note describes good practice for mixing and spraying solvent-based paint.  But note – it does not apply to water-based paint. It covers the key points you need to follow to help reduce exposure to an …

Guidance on Dust Control & Health Surveillance in Bakeries

Excellent document published by the Federation of Bakers in August 2020. This guidance addresses one of the more significant OH risks in the industry; respiratory exposure to flour and other ingredient dusts. Since its last revision in 2008 the well-known …

Casella Air Sampling Handbook

This excellent perennial Handbook produced by Casella is an excellent introduction to the equipment and protocols for industrial air sampling. Click the link to download:-  Handbook on Air Sampling Equipment etc