Health and Safety Executive

Category: LEV (Local Exhaust Ventilation)

Scotland events

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Details of a number of events taking place in Scotland through September and October are now available.

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Control of silica risks from kerb, paving and block cutting

Friday, August 21, 2009

This SIM provides specific guidance to Inspectors on the control and enforcement of Respirable Crystalline Silica

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LEV inspection pack

Friday, July 3, 2009

A topic inspection pack for Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) systems is now available.

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World Asthma Day

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

World Asthma Day takes place on May 5th it is an annual event organized to improve asthma awareness and care around the world.

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Local exhaust ventilation: assessment and inspection

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

This sector information minute has been updated. This SIM describes the HSE LEV Project. It provides advice to

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Occupational hygiene 2009

Thursday, March 19, 2009

April 28 to 30 2009, Eastbourne. Organised by the British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS), this event will bring together leading UK, European and international researchers, practitioners and regulators.

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Effective control of gas shielded arc welding fume

Friday, February 27, 2009

HSE inspectors have noted that, although Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) was often available for controlling exposure to inert gas shielded welding fume, it frequently remained unused,

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HSE newsletter - out now

Thursday, February 12, 2009

Bi-monthly subscription magazine. Latest issue: includes a free sample Slips and Trips e-tool DVD, features on

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Time to Clear the Air – Free LEV roadshow events

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Free half day events - March 3: Birmingham; March 5: Desford, Leicestershire; March 10 Birmingham -  offering the

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