Extract from Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 which spells out the duties and responsibilities of Manufacturers, Designers, Supplies or Imports articles (including LEV) and substances for use at work. Useful checklist for anyone Buying or Designing, …
A 9 page brief introduction to LEV for Buyers/Clients. Sets out why LEV is needed and how to select an LEV Supplier. Describes the documents which should be provided by the Supplier and the Records which need to be …
Flour dust and enzymes containing additives such as amylase are the second most common cause of occupational asthma. They also cause dermatitis. It can affect workers in bakeries, flour mills and kitchens. Dust clouds arise from throwing flour, disposing of …
In the short term, exposure to high levels of cement dust irritates the nose and throat. Longer term exposure could lead to occupational asthma. Mortar can also contain respirable crystalline silica (RCS). RCS is also found in concrete and can …
Asthma is a serious health problem. Thousands of people in Britain have to face the challenges of this disease every day. Symptoms include severe shortness of breath that can stop you from doing the simplest tasks. Imagine not being able …
Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in your workplace should carry away any harmful dust, mist, fumes or gas in the air. To protect your health it needs to be: ■ the right type for the job. ■ installed properly in the first …
This leaflet describes how to control hazardous substances at work, so they do not cause ill health. It will help you understand what you need to do to comply with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002 …
Engineering controls range from small, on-gun solder fume collectors, through dust hoods, fume cupboards, glove boxes and spray booths, to large-scale industrial installations. All have the same hygiene requirements: to collect or contain the contaminant; to conduct it away from the …
This Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) and guidance provide practical advice on how to comply with the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR). These Regulations require the elimination or reduction of risk of fire and explosion from substances …
Gases, vapours, mists and dusts can all form explosive atmospheres with air. Hazardous area classification is used to identify places where, because of the potential for an explosive atmosphere, special precautions over sources of ignition are needed to prevent fires …
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