| Document ID (ISN) | 108675 |
| CIS number |
08-1139 |
| ISBN(s) |
978-0-7176-6298-2 |
| Year |
2008 |
| Convention or series no. |
HSG 258
|
| Author(s) |
Health and Safety Executive |
| Title |
Controlling airborne contaminants at work - A guide to local exhaust ventilation (LEV) |
| Bibliographic information |
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, 2008. iv, 80p. Illus. 53 ref. Price: GBP 12.95. |
| Abstract |
This booklet describes the principles and good practices of selecting, designing, commissioning, maintaining and testing cost-effective local exhaust ventilation (LEV) systems. It is aimed at suppliers of LEV, employers and managers in medium sized businesses, and trade union and employee safety representatives. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
airborne dust; local exhaust; plant safety and health organization; selection of equipment; design of equipment; United Kingdom |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
small enterprises; asthma; respiratory diseases; toxic gases; aerosols; glossary; maintenance; suppression of airborne dust; limitation of exposure; ventilation; mists |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Country / State or Province | United Kingdom |
| Subject(s) |
Heating, ventilation and climate
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Ventilation
Ergonomics
|
