Dust extraction course by HSL, 31 January, Buxton, Derbyshire
Poorly controlled exposure to dust and fumes causes a lot of work-related ill-health each year. It is one of main areas of concern in the government's new Health at Work programme published in December.
Local exhaust ventilation (LEV, or dust extraction) is the most common method of controlling workers' exposure to such airborne contaminants. Unfortunately it is often not effective enough.
Employers can be misled by suppliers and select and install LEV controls that don't work and/or cost too much. Once installed, LEV controls are often poorly checked, maintained, examined and used.
This course from the Health & Safety Laboratory will cover...
The course will demonstrate how to successfully manage LEV controls in order to get effective, efficient, and reliable control of airborne contaminants, at least cost. This course is British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS) endorsed.
Who should attend?
The course will be of interest to:
- Employers
- Managers, including those responsible for production, building facilities and maintenance
- Health, Safety & Environment managers
- Engineers, including production and design engineers
- It may also be of interest to professionals involved in LEV design and management including occupational hygienists, ventilation engineers and examiners
Venue
The course will be run at the HSL laboratory in Buxton, Derbyshire.
Details of hotels in the Buxton area can be found at www.visitbuxton.co.uk
Presenters include...
The course is innovative, practical and lively. It was developed by Dr Mark Piney (former HSE Principal Specialist Inspector, main author of HSE LEV guidance, including HSG 258) and HSL staff. It is delivered by Mark, in conjunction with HSL specialists in LEV.
Cost
The cost of the course is £450 per person (includes all course material, aids to assist delegates, lunch and refreshments).
