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Local Extract Ventilation Systems

System Records

  • Do you want to answer these questions?

  • How many systems are there?

  • Is there a record logbook of the last site inspection within the workshop available for the users?

  • Last LEV inspection date

  • Was the last inspection date within 14 months of the previouis inspection?

  • Have all the previous NCRs been completed?

  • Is the design specification of the system available?

  • Are schematics available for each system?

  • Is there a maintenance agreement for the LEV system?

  • If yes to the above, does the agreement guarantee a response time to minimise the impact upon the work schedule?

  • Does the system function as per the design specification?

  • Have NCR's been raised and closed out in a timely manner?

  • Have remedial actions been carried out

  • Is the design specification of the system working in line with the commissioning parameters?

  • Does all staff have access to the PUWER risk assessments?

  • Are staff aware on how to access Risk assessments and safe systems of work?

  • Are risk assessments available and within review date?

  • Are safe systems of work available and within review date?

COSHH

  • Do you want to answer these questions?

  • Are COSHH records available within the area of the LEV?

  • Do the teams know where to access COSHH assessments if these are not present within the work area?

  • When was the last COSHH inspection Date?

  • Do the teams know how to request COSHH Assessments?

Training

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  • Are staff trained in the use of the LEV system?

  • Are staff aware on how to report defects and the importance of raisng these?

  • Are staff aware how to make safe defective equipment - demonstrate the process

  • Are Staff trained in the disposal procedures for dust collection bags/filters?

In use maintenance

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  • Is the user manual held with the machine?

  • Are there formal procedures for regular cleaning of the work areas?

  • How often are the filters checked and changed?

  • Are there stocks and are these equipment specific?

  • Are alarms fitted on airflow sensors? If so how often are these tested?

  • Are there any signs of dust on top of the duct work within workshops?

Mobile dust management

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  • Are Mobile dust management systems used

  • Are staff trained in the use of the LEV system?

  • Does the system function as per the design specification?

  • Last inspection date

  • Have NCR's been raised?

  • Have remedial actions been carried out in a timely manner?

  • How often are the filters checked and changed? Are there stocks and are these equipment specific?

  • Are alarms fitted on airflow sensors? If so how often are these tested?

  • Are there formal procedures for regular cleaning of the work areas?

Safety interlocks

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  • Are safety intelocks fitted?

  • Is Extract automatically operated when machine is switched on

  • Is the hood design correct for the installation?

  • Does the hood have any damage?

Personal Respiratory Protection

  • Do you want to answer these questions?

  • Is Respiratory Protection equipment provided

  • Type of RPE provided

  • Is this suitable for the users

  • Are COSHH Assessments available for the substances that require RPE

  • RPE sampled is in satisfactory condition (damage and cleanliness) and stored correctly

  • Are facefit tests undertaken and certificates available (where required)?

  • Are the wearers trained and aware of how to wear, store and care for RPE

  • Are there suitable inspection processes in place

  • Are records available for RPE inspection

  • Does the user know how to report problems

  • Does the user know how to request new filters

  • Does the user know how to request new facefit test

Summary of findings

Learning and ongoing actions

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