HSE RSS feeds » LEV (Local Exhaust Ventilation) http://news.hse.gov.uk News and updates about health and safety from the Health and Safety Executive Wed, 16 May 2012 15:00:45 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 LEV: Training course – Practical Management of Local Exhaust Ventilation Controls http://www.hse.gov.uk/lev/events.htm?eban=rss-lev-local-exhaust-ventilation Thu, 05 Apr 2012 11:00:09 +0000 HSE http://www.hse.gov.uk/lev/events.htm HSL is running a one day course on LEV – Practical Management of Local Exhaust Ventilation Controls – BOHS Approved. It will demonstrate how to successfully manage LEV systems in order to get effective, efficient, and reliable control of contaminants at least cost. The course will be run at the HSL laboratory in Buxton on Thursday, 14 June 2012. Book now.

]]> http://www.hse.gov.uk/lev/events.htm/feed/ LEV: Proficiency training – Commissioning and Thorough Examination and Testing of Local Exhaust Ventilation http://www.hse.gov.uk/lev/events.htm?eban=rss-lev-local-exhaust-ventilation Wed, 04 Apr 2012 13:30:10 +0000 HSE http://www.hse.gov.uk/lev/events.htm P601 Commissioning and Thorough Examination and Testing of Local Exhaust Ventilation: Proficiency module training organised by Diamond Environmental Ltd, 21 – 25 May 2012.

]]> http://www.hse.gov.uk/lev/events.htm/feed/ RR900 – Visualisation and control of solder fume exposure: A quantitative assessment of LEV effectiveness http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr900.htm?eban=rss-lev-local-exhaust-ventilation Wed, 14 Dec 2011 13:00:59 +0000 HSE http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr900.htm Colophony or Rosin Based Solder Flux Fume is a known cause of occupational asthma and as such exposure to it should be controlled. An effective method of engineering exposure control is to use local exhaust ventilation (LEV) to extract the fume at source.

]]> http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr900.htm/feed/ Local Exhaust Ventilation training courses http://www.hse.gov.uk/lev/events.htm?eban=rss-lev-local-exhaust-ventilation Fri, 07 Oct 2011 11:00:55 +0000 HSE http://www.hse.gov.uk/lev/events.htm Local Exhaust Ventilation training courses available from OXYL 8 Consultants,

  • P601 Commisioning and Thorough Examination & Testing of Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) Systems
  • P602 Basic Design Principles of Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) Systems
]]> http://www.hse.gov.uk/lev/events.htm/feed/ Fume Focus Seminars – November 2011 http://www.hse.gov.uk/events/fumefocus.htm?eban=rss-lev-local-exhaust-ventilation Wed, 14 Sep 2011 09:09:07 +0000 HSE http://www.hse.gov.uk/events/fumefocus.htm Following the ‘Time to Clear the Air’ campaign, HSE has joined up with the AWD (Association of Welding Distribution) to run a series of events during November specifically on fume extraction and respiratory protective equipment when welding and cutting. Find an event near you!

]]> http://www.hse.gov.uk/events/fumefocus.htm/feed/ Bristol woodworking firm fails to comply with enforcement http://www.hse.gov.uk/press/2011/coi-sw-blackstone.htm?eban=rss-lev-local-exhaust-ventilation Tue, 10 May 2011 17:10:58 +0000 HSE http://www.hse.gov.uk/press/2011/coi-sw-blackstone.htm A Bristol joinery and staircase specialist took insufficient action to improve a ventilation unit used to control exposure to wood dust, city magistrates’ heard.

]]> http://www.hse.gov.uk/press/2011/coi-sw-blackstone.htm/feed/ Practical Management of LEV Controls – Training providers http://www.hse.gov.uk/events/levbohs.htm?eban=rss-lev-local-exhaust-ventilation Wed, 27 Apr 2011 09:30:18 +0000 HSE http://www.hse.gov.uk/events/levbohs.htm Practical Management of LEV Controls is a new one-day course, developed by the British Occupational Hygiene Society in conjunction with HSE, to deal with the management issues around LEV. There are currently five Courses Providers offering the course, contact details and any initial confirmed dates are listed.

]]> http://www.hse.gov.uk/events/levbohs.htm/feed/ Warning on deadly wood dust cancer http://news.hse.gov.uk/2010/12/10/warning-on-deadly-wood-dust-cancer/?eban=rss-lev-local-exhaust-ventilation Fri, 10 Dec 2010 15:50:05 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/2010/12/10/warning-on-deadly-wood-dust-cancer/ A carpenter who was given a false negative cancer result at an Eastbourne hospital died of an occupational tumour, an inquest has heard. The carpenter died at his home on Christmas Day 2009 from cancer of the nose.

Find out more about this tragic wood dust story

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2010/12/10/warning-on-deadly-wood-dust-cancer/feed/ Brothers prosecuted over Tameside workers’ health risk http://news.hse.gov.uk/2010/11/11/brothers-prosecuted-over-tameside-workers-health-risk/?eban=rss-lev-local-exhaust-ventilation Thu, 11 Nov 2010 16:45:00 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/2010/11/11/brothers-prosecuted-over-tameside-workers-health-risk/ Two brothers have been prosecuted for putting workers at a Tameside fencing manufacturer in danger of developing asthma.

Brian and Jack Hulme were prosecuted by the HSE after they failed to ensure a regular service was carried out on a dust extraction system. The unit was installed to remove dust created from cutting wooden fencing at the factory.

View press release ‘Brothers prosecuted over Tameside workers’ health risk’

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2010/11/11/brothers-prosecuted-over-tameside-workers-health-risk/feed/ Local Exhaust Ventilation new FAQs added http://news.hse.gov.uk/2010/10/26/local-exhaust-ventilation-new-faqs-added/?eban=rss-lev-local-exhaust-ventilation Tue, 26 Oct 2010 07:00:12 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/2010/10/26/local-exhaust-ventilation-new-faqs-added/ Two new local exhaust ventilation (LEV) frequently asked questions (FAQs) have been added to to the existing FAQs on the LEV website. They are ‘What is the purpose of a thorough examination and test?’ and ‘Who can undertake the thorough examination and test and what responsibility does that person have?’

LEV new FAQs on ‘Thorough examination and test’

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2010/10/26/local-exhaust-ventilation-new-faqs-added/feed/ Developing understanding of target audiences – Local exhaust ventilation http://news.hse.gov.uk/2010/04/23/developing-understanding-of-target-audiences-local-exhaust-ventilation/?eban=rss-lev-local-exhaust-ventilation Fri, 23 Apr 2010 07:00:06 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/2010/04/23/developing-understanding-of-target-audiences-local-exhaust-ventilation/ Amongst the planned activities of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) for 2009/10, a significant element is aimed at reaching and influencing two different audiences with regards to LEV (Local Exhaust Ventilation).

View research report RR787: Developing understanding of target audiences – Local exhaust ventilation

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2010/04/23/developing-understanding-of-target-audiences-local-exhaust-ventilation/feed/ Roadshows held to encourage cleaner air in workplaces http://news.hse.gov.uk/2010/03/15/roadshows-held-to-encourage-cleaner-air-in-workplaces/?eban=rss-lev-local-exhaust-ventilation Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:27:42 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/2010/03/15/roadshows-held-to-encourage-cleaner-air-in-workplaces/ A series of interactive roadshows have been helping employers in industries such as welding and stonemasonry understand the risks of exposure to dusts, gases, mists, fumes and vapours.

The events, hosted by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), aimed to help small businesses control the potential for illnesses, such as asthma and silicosis, which affect thousands of workers every year, by encouraging the proper use of Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) systems.

View press release ‘Roadshows held to encourage cleaner air in workplaces’

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2010/03/15/roadshows-held-to-encourage-cleaner-air-in-workplaces/feed/ Keep your workplace “safe and sound” – practical help and guidance http://news.hse.gov.uk/2010/03/15/keep-your-workplace-safe-and-sound-practical-help-and-guidance/?eban=rss-lev-local-exhaust-ventilation Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:00:52 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/2010/03/15/keep-your-workplace-safe-and-sound-practical-help-and-guidance/ Find out how you can improve the involvement of workers to keep your workplace “safe and sound”. The “do your bit” website contains practical help and examples of what others have done.

Keep your workplace “safe and sound” – practical help and guidance

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2010/03/15/keep-your-workplace-safe-and-sound-practical-help-and-guidance/feed/ Safe and sound at work – Do Your Bit with subsidised training from HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/2010/03/10/safe-and-sound-at-work-do-your-bit-with-subsidised-training-from-hse/?eban=rss-lev-local-exhaust-ventilation Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:30:37 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/2010/03/10/safe-and-sound-at-work-do-your-bit-with-subsidised-training-from-hse/ HSE are offering two new subsidised health and safety training courses designed to either help organizations get started with worker involvement; or improve their existing arrangements for involving workers.

The courses are designed to help organisations achieve the potential benefits associated with a collaborative approach to health and safety at work. These include lower accident rates, increased productivity, efficiency and quality.

Safe and sound at work – Do Your Bit with subsidised training from HSE

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2010/03/10/safe-and-sound-at-work-do-your-bit-with-subsidised-training-from-hse/feed/ Local exhaust ventilation – eBulletin http://news.hse.gov.uk/2010/02/11/local-exhaust-ventilation-ebulletin/?eban=rss-lev-local-exhaust-ventilation Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:31:01 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/2010/02/11/local-exhaust-ventilation-ebulletin/ Receive the latest Local Evaluation Ventilation (LEV) news and information for free by email from HSE. This issue: time is running out to book your place on the LEV Roadshow…

Subscribe to the LEV – eBulletin

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2010/02/11/local-exhaust-ventilation-ebulletin/feed/ Free – LEV Road shows http://news.hse.gov.uk/2010/01/08/free-lev-road-shows/?eban=rss-lev-local-exhaust-ventilation Fri, 08 Jan 2010 14:53:31 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/2010/01/08/free-lev-road-shows/ Following on from the three successful Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) Pilot Road shows in the Midlands in March 2009, HSE have decided to go national!
In 2010 we will be running a further five events across the country, in Cambridge, Whitburn, Bristol, Gateshead and Manchester.

Further details of the free LEV Roadshows

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2010/01/08/free-lev-road-shows/feed/ Scotland events http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/08/25/scotland-events-3/?eban=rss-lev-local-exhaust-ventilation Tue, 25 Aug 2009 07:17:29 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/08/25/scotland-events-3/ Details of a number of events taking place in Scotland through September and October are now available.

View the event details

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/08/25/scotland-events-3/feed/ Control of silica risks from kerb, paving and block cutting http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/08/21/control-of-silica-risks-from-kerb-paving-and-block-cutting/?eban=rss-lev-local-exhaust-ventilation Fri, 21 Aug 2009 06:45:14 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/08/21/control-of-silica-risks-from-kerb-paving-and-block-cutting/ This SIM provides specific guidance to Inspectors on the control and enforcement of Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) issues associated with kerb, paving and block cutting in the construction industry.

View SIM 02/09/01 The control of silica risks associated with kerb, paving and block cutting

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/08/21/control-of-silica-risks-from-kerb-paving-and-block-cutting/feed/ Effective control of gas shielded arc welding fume http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/02/27/effective-control-of-gas-shielded-arc-welding-fume/?eban=rss-lev-local-exhaust-ventilation Fri, 27 Feb 2009 09:30:25 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/02/27/effective-control-of-gas-shielded-arc-welding-fume/ 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, due, partly to claims by welders that the LEV was responsible for removing shielding gas and thereby compromising the quality of the weld. HSE commissioned this research project to establish whether efficient welding fume capture could be achieved using LEV whilst, at the same time, maintaining weld metal integrity.

View RR683: Effective control of gas shielded arc welding fume research report

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