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Clearing the air.

Author(s) : AXON M.

Type of article: Article

Summary

States that the requirement of the 1988 COSHH Regulations to control substances hazardous to health has led many companies to spend large amounts of money on the installation of local exhaust ventilation (LEV) systems. Maintains it is rare to find examples of well-designed, efficient systems which give good control over the contaminant in question. Describes the basic components of a LEV system and lists common mistakes with system design. Advises on management of the contractor and specification of the system. Supplies a project checklist and gives 11 rules for LEV.

Details

  • Original title: Clearing the air.
  • Record ID : 1994-1177
  • Languages: English
  • Subject: Regulation
  • Source: Health Saf. Work - vol. 15 - n. 3
  • Publication date: 1993/03

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