The definition of a local exhaust ventilation (LEV) system is: an engineering control system to reduce exposures to airborne contaminants such as dust, mist, fume, vapour or gas in the workplace. Simply put it is something that sucks an airborne contaminant out of the workplace.

It is vital that the correct LEV is chosen for a particular task and kept correctly maintaied. If a process or activity with which the LEV is associated is changed then the suitability and specification of the LEV system must be re-assessed.

LEV systems -information (PDF 1.2MB) -Designation of LEV and examples of systems.

LEV Policy V8- Covers responsibilities, selection, installation, commussioning, testing and maintenance of LEV systems.

Sustainable LEV guidance (MS WORD 25KB) -information on ensuring systems are safe and sustainable (with a management checklist).

LEV Request Form -For all new LEV and modifications to existing systems.

Request for a Fume Cupboard -For all new fume cupboards.

Fume cupboard specification (PDF 58MB)

Statutory Inspection, Examination and/or Testing of Specified Equipment -University policy (PDF 100KB)

Estate's arrangements for implementing statutory testing (PDF 187KB)

Recirculating fume cupboards -requirements and guidance for safe use (PDF 56KB)

Recirculating fume cupboard logbook (PDF 54KB)

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