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LEV Code of Practice, LEV Training and Logbooks
Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) systems are an engineering control that can provide a very effective means of inhalation exposure control. If relying on these types of systems to protect you, then you need to know how to check that they work effectively. LEV Training is now available , This is currently aimed at those working across the Science, Engineering and Medical Faculty, but can be completed by anyone, by self-enrolment. In addition, there is a Code of Practice and Logbook templates that can be used to record user checks, maintenance and issues found with your LEV system. These are all available to download from our LEV webpagesLink opens in a new window. The latest that has been added are videosLink opens in a new window showing how an anemometer can be used to carry out the monthly checks required if following a quantitative approach. The alternative is to use a smoke generator or smoke pen for a qualitative check that the LEV system is working effectively. Whichever method is used, results must be recorded in the associated Logbook. A LEV newsletter is available to remind LEV users about the basic requirements.