Document ID (ISN) | 54848 |
CIS number |
90-1849 |
Year |
1989 |
Convention or series no. |
|
Author(s) |
Armitage F. |
Title |
Unit: Examination and testing of local exhaust systems |
Bibliographic information |
Occupational Health and Safety, Portsmouth Polytechnic, Lion Gate Building, Lion Terrace, Portsmouth PO1 3HF, United Kingdom, 1989. 79p. Illus. 4 ref. |
Abstract |
Training module designed for home study. It includes many practical exercises with answers. There are five segments: 1 - Objectives and standards (process and nature of contaminant and hazards created; outline of methods of protection; forms of ventilation; specific role of local exhaust; measurement of air contaminants); 2 - Inspection (requirements and responsibilities; information needed; safe implementation of the examination; recirculation of air; fire hazards and precautions; emergency shut-down); 3 - Testing of systems (equipment - dust lamps, smoke tubes and bombs, equipment for quantitative tests of airflow and pressure; examination procedure; filters); 4 - Recording and reporting; 5 - Legislation. |
Descriptors (primary) |
local exhaust; training course; United Kingdom; testing; exhaust ventilation; ventilation systems; inspection; harmful substances |
Descriptors (secondary) |
exhaust hoods; shutdown procedure; description of equipment; air sampling; training manuals; filter dust collectors; legislation; fire hazards |
Document type |
C - Training manuals, audiovisual material |
Country / State or Province | United Kingdom |
Subject(s) |
Heating, ventilation and climate
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Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
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Browse category(ies) |
OSH training Ventilation Labour inspection
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