P R O D U C T N EWS TECHNOLOGY
ISSUE No.180 JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2011 CONTENTS
TV presenters star atASE – see page 34
SUPPLIES’NEW
DUST EXTRACTORS MEET LATEST HSE GUIDANCE
COVER STORY
KEEPING your workshop air clear of airborne pollutants created from practical activities is now a hot topic. The answer does not simply lie in having extraction (LEV) as part of your classroom accommodation.
Upbeat BETT
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Technology in Education No.180 January/February 2011 If your school, college or
university uses any LEV, then you must ensure that the equipment you have is correctly fitted, has been put in the right place, is checked regularly to make sure it maintains its effectiveness and is up to the job. Failure to follow regular checking and maintenance procedures can quickly result in the LEV not working correctly, causing poor and possibly dangerous air quality in your work area. Keeping your LEVs safe and compliant When your LEV is fitted, the
supplier will have made a number of initial checks to ensure it meets the relevant safety standards and performance. However, you (the school, college or university) are bound by law to ensure that it continues to work correctly so the air you and your students work in is safe. The exact safety checks needed to be made on a regular basis will depend on the type of installation you have.You should follow the guidelines left by your supplier and you must also make sure your installation is fully checked and tested by a competent specialist every 12 months (14 months maximum). This is a legal obligation. Updating your LEV installation As your facilities evolve and
equipment is updated, there is a strong likelihood that your existing LEV installation may no longer be adequate. Each extractor or system has a finite capacity of air and fumes that it has been designed and built to manage and as your work area changes you should ensure that your LEV is
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