How to Maintain Your Local Exhaust Ventilation System for Optimal Performance
Did you know? A good Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) system is much more than your average plant room equipment. It is a first-line defence against airborne contaminants that might otherwise damage people, processes, and compliance. A well-maintained LEV system...
Get Vehicle Exhaust LEV Installed Faster — Without Sacrificing Compliance or Engineering Quality
If your site handles vehicles, whether buses, coaches, HGVs, emergency service fleets or workshop inspection bays, controlling exhaust fumes isn’t just good practice… it’s a legal requirement and a health necessity. Exhaust gases contain hazardous substances such as...
IoT in Ventilation: How the Future of LEV Systems is Changing
IoT in ventilation has made operations smarter, safer, and easier for many businesses in the UK. In this post, we delve into how IoT works, why adding LEV sensor technology is so beneficial, and what this means for the future of commercial air quality management. What...
Declining LEV Performance: Early Warning Signs of a Failing Ventilation System
From pharmaceuticals and food prep to aerospace and vehicle engineering, Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) systems are there to keep staff safe across a wide range of industries. If your LEV performance begins to slip, the consequences can be serious. That’s why...
Combustible Wood Dust in the Industry: Why Robust LEV Design is Your First Line of Defence
Woodworking is the backbone of UK manufacturing, but it also brings one of the industry’s most overlooked threats: combustible wood dust. According to Dust Safety Science, wood dust is not only a respiratory hazard — it’s a highly combustible material capable of...
Repair or Replace? Caring For Commercial Extraction Systems
Understanding when it’s the right time to repair or replace a critical extraction unit is vital for protecting worker safety, meeting regulatory requirements, and maintaining your bottom line. Yet knowing which route to take isn’t always straightforward. In this...
How Often Should You Test Your LEV System? The Complete HSE-Compliant Checklist
According to the HSE, many employers are unaware of the hidden dangers being posed to their staff by inadequate or poorly maintained LEV systems. Use this helpful checklist to understand how often you should have your LEV inspected and what you need to do to stay...
Effective Ventilation Systems For The Workplace
Did you know? About 80-90% of our time is spent indoors (homes, schools, workplaces, and other public spaces), and poor air quality within these spaces can have serious repercussions on your health. When it comes to the workplace, the Health and Safety Executive...