by Chris Morgan | Nov 15, 2024 | LEV, LEV Maintenance
Issues with your LEV system can occur at any time and waiting for the results of your 14 monthly LEV Test before you are aware of and begin to resolve these problems can be very dangerous. Many manufacturing processes create emissions that can be harmful. Some...
by Chris Morgan | Sep 5, 2024 | Dust and Fume Extraction, LEV Maintenance, LEV Servicing, Mentoring
HEPA filters are commonplace in many industries and anywhere air is being circulated. It is important that these systems are tested annually. If your HEPA filter is in a microbiological safety cabinet (MSC), then fumigation will be required before testing or...
by FionaMoss | Jul 22, 2024 | LEV Design
At Vent-Tech we are extremely proud of our 20-year history of investing in LEV training, equipment and technology to produce the best team and service possible. We are also proud to be at the forefront of raising standards within the LEV industry and making safety a...
by FionaMoss | Jun 5, 2024 | COSHH, Servicing, Uncategorized
Our expert engineers speak with a lot of people who are focused on fulfilling their COSHH obligations and always get their annual LEV testing booked in with us early; however, their LEV systems have never been properly commissioned. This is an easy mistake to make,...
by FionaMoss | Mar 15, 2023 | Uncategorized
The Vent-Tech team was asked by a third party company who had undertaken air monitoring to look at a couple of LEV systems for wood dust control at their site. They had quickly established that the existing systems were not providing adequate control of...
by FionaMoss | Jun 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) is extremely important in workplaces with airborne substances which can cause damage to the respiratory system of those breathing them in or can cause damage to machinery in the area. What is a Local Exhaust Ventilation System?...
by FionaMoss | May 30, 2022 | BOHS
It is important for employers to protect the health and wellbeing of their employees. Air quality is an important part of this if you work in an industry that produces airborne particles. You may have systems in place for dust and fume extraction, but how much do you...
by FionaMoss | Mar 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
It is extremely important to ensure that your business premises are correctly ventilated for your employees’ health. However, without optimal installation and regular servicing, it is possible that your system can emit excessive noise which can negatively impact...
by FionaMoss | Jan 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
Brexit has made a lot of changes in the way businesses have to run, especially in circumstances where parts and raw materials have to be sourced from different countries. With new regulations and red tape delays are to be expected when it comes to receiving products...
by FionaMoss | Jan 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
Why Should You Work With an ILEVE Partner The Institute of Local Exhaust Ventilation Engineers (ILEVE) is an institute that has been put in place to promote healthy air quality within the workplace in order to reduce occupational hazards associated with airborne...
