Health Effects of Wood Dust Exposure and How to Protect Yourself
The effects of wood dust exposure can be extremely damaging to your health. So, if you work with wood, it’s crucial that you’re aware of the risks you’re exposed to so that you can protect yourself and work safely. This...
Welding fumes: The dangers explained
Welding fume is produced when metals are heated to temperatures above their melting point, vaporised and condensed into fumes. These fumes have long been associated with life-threatening illnesses such as liver disease, kidney failure, and COPD. However, in 2019 following...
Silica Dust: What Is It And Why Is It So Dangerous
According to Cancer Council, it is estimated that around 230 people develop lung cancer each year due to past exposure to silica dust at work. Silica is a natural substance in most rocks, sands, stones, and clays. This harmful dust...
All you need to know about LEV legislation
It is estimated that there are on average 12,000 deaths a year that are related to workplace exposure to airborne contaminants such as chemicals, fumes, and dust. A LEV system is a simple engineering structure that works to prevent such...
Where can you find out about exposure limits for workers?
Exposure within the workplace can occur in various forms such as solids, liquids, vapours, gases and fumes. The effects of this type of exposure can be dangerous from all perspectives - which is why it's so important to be careful. ...
The importance of having a Local Exhaust System in the workplace
A Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) system is an engineering control measure designed to reduce employee exposure to airborne contaminants in the workplace by capturing the emission at source and transporting it to a safe emission point or a filter/scrubber.
How often should you check an LEV System?
The emphasis on health and safety in the workplace has never been greater, with business owners now taking extra steps to ensure they can provide a workplace that is safe for their employees and free from risks.