The Risk of Airborne Contaminants in the Workplace
Every year in the UK, hundreds of people contract lung disease and other life-threatening illnesses due to excessive inhalation of airborne contaminants in the workplace. Whilst some airborne contaminants, such as wood dust and asbestos, are widely known, others are...
Preventing Hazardous Airborne Contaminant Exposure in the Workplace with a LEV...
LEV systems are essential for the prevention of contaminant exposure in the workplace. These systems work by safely removing the contaminated air from the worker's breathing zone and depositing it elsewhere. People working in metalworking, food manufacturing, and chemical handling...
All you need to know about LEV legislation
It is estimated that there are on average 12,000 deaths a year that are related to workplace exposure to airborne contaminants such as chemicals, fumes, and dust. A LEV system is a simple engineering structure that works to prevent such...
A breakdown of an LEV system
So what is an LEV system? LEV is the acronym for Local Exhaust Ventilation. It is an engineering system that captures dust, vapours, and fumes to minimise the danger of inhaling contaminated air. The different components that make up the...
Where can you find out about exposure limits for workers?
Exposure within the workplace can occur in various forms such as solids, liquids, vapours, gases and fumes. The effects of this type of exposure can be dangerous from all perspectives - which is why it's so important to be careful. ... What is the difference between local exhaust ventilation and general...
What is the difference between local exhaust ventilation and general ventilation? Every year in the UK, thousands of people contract serious illnesses and diseases such as lung disease and asthma as a result of breathing in harmful contaminants in the...
Common LEV mistakes
The world of LEV can be a complex one, to say the least. This means that more often than not, mistakes are made. Here’s some common mistakes employers make when it comes to having a LEV system installed in their...
What are the three types of industrial ventilation?
As an employer, you must ensure your employees are safe. If their workspace has fumes, gases, vapours, dust, or other pollutants, you have a responsibility to protect them. Industrial ventilation is important. Harmful substances can make the workplace uncomfortable. They...
The importance of having a Local Exhaust System in the workplace
A Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) system is an engineering control measure designed to reduce employee exposure to airborne contaminants in the workplace by capturing the emission at source and transporting it to a safe emission point or a filter/scrubber.