Controlling airborne contaminants at work. A guide to local exhaust ventilation (LEV). 2nd edition

Health and Safety: Guidance Booklets 258

Health and Safety Executive, 2011
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Core Supplement

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Health and Safety: Guidance Booklets

Abstract

Explains how to control gas, vapour, dust, fume and mist in workplace air using local exhaust ventilation (LEV), which allows the extraction of the clouds of contaminant before people breathe them in. Describes the principles and good practice of design, installation, commissioning, and testing cost-effective ventilation controls. Intended for the suppliers of LEV goods and services as well as employers and managers in medium businesses. Updated to include feedback from industry.

History

Superseded by 3rd edition. Supersedes 1st edition 2008 which also superseded HSG 54 and HSG 37.

ISBN

9780717664153

Subjects

  • Building services
  • Dangerous substances (asbestos, explosives, etc)
  • Health and safety
  • Air conditioning/ventilation
  • Special subject areas
  • Materials

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.

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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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