Resources

HSE MDHS95/3 “Measurement of Personal Exposure to Metal Working Fluids”

This HSE approved method describes a procedure for the measurement of time-weighted (TWA) average concentrations of water-mix metalworking fluid originating from metalworking machine operations. The method is only suitable when the machine sump fluid (liquid circulating in the machine) contains …

HSE INDG365 “Working Safely with Metal Working Fluids”

This HSE Guidance leaflet aims to help employees who work with metalworking fluids understand the main risks to their health. It contains general advice on the precautions which they and their employers can take to avoid these risks. Full leaflet can …

HSE RR900 “Visualisation & Control of Solder Fume Exposure”

The full title of this HSE research Report is in fact “Visualisation & Control of Solder Fume Exposure – a Quantitative Assessment of LEV Effectiveness”. Published in 2011 by HSE, the document was prepared by HSL. From the introduction to …

HSE Safety in Gas Welding Cutting & Similar Processes (INDG297)

Whilst not focused solely on the exposure aspects/LEV areas of welding etc, this HSE Guidance leaflet is still very useful for anyone who uses compressed gases for welding, hot cutting and similar processes. It describes the hazards associated with portable …

CLEAPSS Guide G9 – Fume Cupboards in Schools

Building Bulletin 88 (Fume Cupboards in Schools) has been replaced by a new document G9 Fume Cupboards in schools, published by CLEAPSS. This updated version has new information regarding LEV testing and the replacement of filters. Regarding LEV testing it …

CLEAPSS GL123 “Fume Cupboard Buying Guide”

Excellent guide from CLEAPSS to assist (in particular) schools and colleges in the selection process for Fume Cupboards. Simple straight-forward information sheet. Interestingly advises minimum face velocity to be 0.3 m/s but then goes on to state “ideally 0.4 to …

P601 & P604 LEV TExT Report Template

So you’ve passed the P601 or P604 exam, congratulations! The next step is to submit two LEV Thorough Examination and Test Reports/one Commissioning Report. It can be difficult to know where to begin when it comes to submitting two LEV …

Video – “How to Measure Captor Hood Control Distance?”

Latest OXYL8 LEV training video (Sept 17) on YouTube discusses the ways in which we can approach the verification of the Control Distance of a particular Captor Hood. More usually we use smoke release on the centreline out from the …

Video – “Captor Hoods – Basic Principles and Design Theory/Equations”

Latest OXYL8 LEV training video (Aug 17) on YouTube which provides an introduction to the basic operational principles of Captor Hoods and an outline of the mathematical theory for Captors. Fletchers Nomogram equations are discussed and reference made to an …

HSE Guide P40: Wide-Format Printing with UV-Curable Inks (Ozone)

This HSE Guidance Leaflet, which was published in 2005 describes good practice for digital (ink-jet) printing on machines up to 3.2 metres wide, using UV-curable inks. It advises the use LEV (extraction) for any Ozone produced by the process. Download …