General ventilation in the workplace. Guidance for employers
Health and Safety: Guidance Booklets 202
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
Health and Safety: Guidance Booklets
Abstract
Defines general ventilation and gives information on fresh air requirements. It also looks at the principles and use of general ventilation as a means of controlling exposure to substances hazardous to health as required under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health regulations (COSHH 1999) and the associated Codes of Practice. It gives the current ventilation standards and advises on how to achieve effective general ventilation in the workplace. It outlines the methods used to assess the effectiveness of ventilation systems and sets out the legislation on requirements to ensure effective ventilation. The guide also contains sources of further information.
History
Supersedes EH 22, Ventilation in the workplace, 1988.
ISBN
9780717617937
Subjects
- Air conditioning/ventilation
- Building services
Publisher History
The Health and Safety Executive work to protect the health and safety of people in the workplace by minimising risks. They achieve this through research, information and advice, promoting training, new or revised regulations and codes of practice, inspection, investigation and enforcement.
Information
NBS
NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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