 Industrial fans are used in a wide range of commercial and industrial applications to provide a healthy and safe environment in which to work. Control of Substances Hazardous toHealth (COSHH) Regulations areparticularly relevant to industrial processes. Introduced in 2002 and amended in 2005 they require employers in all workplaces to control exposure to substances to prevent ill health. Substances include adhesives, paints, cleaning agents, fumes from soldering and welding, naturally occurring substances such as dust and biological agents such as bacteria and other micro organisms.
Effective ventilation has an important part to play in reducing these risks.
Xpelair offers a comprehensive range of industrial products and associated ventilation accessories and controls,which can be combined to design bespoke systems to suit a wide range of specific ventilation applications.
Once a system is installed COSHH Regulations require it to be used and maintained, so access for routine,documented inspection is also an important consideration.
Workplace (Health, Safety & Welfare) Regulations 1992 (section 6) and the associated AcOP requires effective and suitable provision is made so that every enclosed workplace is ventilated by a sufficient quantity of fresh air.
Although no maximum temperature is specified in the Regulations, an accepted zone of thermal comfort is between 16-24ºC.
Building design, shading, extract ventilation, destratification and air circulation can be combined to provide a comfortable, healthy workplace environment. |
08-05-2008