LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION INSPECTIONS In-service inspection of Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) Equipment
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Business Challenge
There are three sets of Regulations which require employers to operate and maintain LEV equipment:-
- The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (as amended)
- The Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 2002
- The Control of Lead at Work Regulations 2002
Solution
Such exhaust ventilation equipment has to be examined and tested by a competent person at a frequency which is determined by the nature of the hazardous substance
Bureau Veritas’ nationally spread team of engineers provide inspection services in respect of the full range of local exhaust ventilation equipment.
What are the key benefits?
- Compliance with the statutory duty
- Improved risk management and, consequently, a reduction in the incidence of accidents or exposure to hazardous materials
- Improved asset availability and operational life
- A safer place to work for employees
Why Choose Bureau Veritas?
Recognition Founded in 1828, Bureau Veritas is a worldwide leader specialising in Quality, Health, Safety and Environment services and Social Responsibility. It is certified to ISO 9001 for all of its activities throughout the world and actively participates with professional authorities for the development of international standards and regulations.
Network With a network of 700 offices, and over 26,000 employees in more than 140 countries, Bureau Veritas is uniquely placed to supply its 280,000 customers worldwide. In the UK and Ireland alone Bureau Veritas has 36 Offices and laboratories employing over 1500 staff. .
Expertise Bureau Veritas retains the highest calibre personnel to provide the level of quality, experience and knowledge essential for the delivery of specialised services and to ensure client satisfaction. In the UK, it is accredited by the UK Accreditation Service (UKAS) for the provision of mechanical inspection services.
Personalised Services Bureau Veritas recognises the different requirements of its customers and, wherever possible, adapts its services to suit their needs especially in terms of minimising operational disruption whilst at the same time adding value.
Online Reporting Bureau Veritas has sophisticated internet based customer enquiry facilities to enable on-line access to inspection schedules and reports of examination. Use of these facilities can be to supplement the issuing of paper based documentation or replace it completely subject to the requirements of individual regulations.
If the extraction system broke down or was not used and the substance that would escape into the working environment would have an adverse effect on the health of the people in that environment, then the extraction system would be classed as a control measure and would require an examination to comply with the statutory regulations.
Local Exhaust Ventilation equipment has to be examined and tested by a competent person at a frequency which is determined by the nature of the hazardous substance specifically:
- when involved with Jute, Gold, Platinum - inspect monthly
- when associated with the grinding/abrasion of metals and shot
blasting - inspect every 6 months
- when associated with wood cutting, fumes or spray booths –
inspect every 12 months
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