What Information is required in a Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) assessment report?
To comply with Regulation 9 of the COSHH Regulations 2004, a thorough examination and test of LEV must be carried out at least every 14...
How often should LEV testing be done?
The Commissioning (initial) LEV Report The report is completed after installation to check that new system effectively controls the...
Why should I use P&J Dust Extraction to test my Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) Plant?
P&J Dust Extraction Ltd are UKAS accredited for LEV Inspection & Examination services. No other dust or fume extraction manufacturer has...
What is Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) Plant?
LEV is a system that: uses extract ventilation to prevent or reduce the level of airborne hazardous substances from being breathed by...
What are the questions the HSE tell you to ask your LEV supplier?
To accompany the new requirements for LEV detailed in HSG258 2008, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have released a publication...
Is a Vacuum cleaner Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV)?
No, a vacuum cleaner is not LEV when used for cleaning surfaces. Yes, a vacuum cleaner is LEV if it is connected to a portable machine or...
What are the causes of fire in Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV)?
What dusts are explosible? The dust of many combustible materials in everyday use, such as coal, wood, grain, sugar, certain metals and...
Why can't I eat, drink or smoke in the workshop?
RISK OF INGESTION If employees do not follow a high standard of personal hygiene, or do not handle substances with care, solid materials...
What is Dust?
Dust - is a solid particulate with diameters of 0.1micron upwards, capable of temporary suspension in air. Dusts are usually derived from...
What Are The Recommended Duct Transport Velocities?
Recommended velocity ranges are shown below, they can vary with the specific qualities of the particle (size, dampness etc) and the duct...
