Local Exhaust Ventilation, more commonly referred to as LEV, is an engineering system that is designed to be a thorough air cleaning solution in the workplace – highly recommended by the UK’s Health and Safety Executive to ensure that workers are assured of the necessary precautionary measures against contaminant inhalation.
Here are some of the, often neglected issues associated with workplace LEVs:
It may not seem like it but employees are often overexposed to hazardous substances – particularly dust and fumes from external sources and even from the LEV and dust extraction systems themselves.
Employers should continue to work closely with designers and suppliers to ensure that systems are created to be efficient and safe to use in the workplace –  with less maintenance and repair expenses.
Being over optimistic regarding the capabilities of an LEV can lead to further problems. Do not be too complacent; always consider every aspect of the performance and efficiency of an LEV in the workplace to reap maximum benefits.
Never allow untrained or inexperienced personnel to tamper with the controls – inappropriate use can result in damage to the controls, which can lead to LEV deterioration.
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