Local exhaust ventilation
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Description
The video shows the function of a local exhaust ventilation at the workplace. It illustrates that exposure levels to dusts are significantly decreased if the local exhaust ventilation is applied at the source of dust generation. The film shows dust exposure in the video as a concentration curve in the parallel dust measurement.
The video is available in several EU languages; access via selecting the proper language in the language menue and klick on "implementation / videos" on the NEPSI website.
Other data
Sector / Industry covered
Niezwiązane z konkretnym sektorem
Provider
Provider name (English)
NEPSI (European Network on Silica)
Provider name (Original)
NEPSI (European Network on Silica)
Type of provider
Other
Other type provider
EU project between employers and trade unions
Tasks covered
Not applicable
Biological hazard
Not applicable
Hazard - physical state
Dusts
Hazard - health effects
Carcinogens
Other
Exposure route
Inhalation
Substance Description
Respirable crystalline silica
CAS Number
14808-60-7
EC number
238-878-4
Prevention measures
Level 2. Technical measures, e.g. local exhaust ventilation
Purpose of the material
Awareness raising
Guidance
Target group
All (no specific target group)