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General ventilation in the workplace

Title General ventilation in the workplace
SubTitle Guidance for employers
Author HSE
Series Code HSG
Series Number 202
Publisher HSE Books
Date of Publication 2000
Length 16 pages
ISBN 0717617939
Price Exc. VAT £4.00
VAT Rate 0%
Product Type Hard Copy
Format Paper
Notes Guidance. (HSG202) (HS G 202) (HSG 202). Supersedes 'Ventilation of the workplace ', HSE Books,1988 (Guidance note, environmental hygiene/22)(GNEH22)(GN EH22)(GNE H22)(GNEH 22)ISBN 0717605515 previously published by HMSO with ISBN 0118854038
Abstract This guidance is aimed at employers to help them understand the benefits and limitations of effective general ventilation in the workplace.The guide defines general ventilation and gives information on fresh air requirements. It also looks at the principles and use of general ventilation as a means of controlling exposure to substances hazardous to health as required under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH)1999 and the associated Approved Codes of Practice. It gives the current ventilation standards and advises you, the employer, on how to achieve effective general ventilation in your workplace. It outlines the methods used to assess the effectiveness of your ventilation system and sets out the legislation on what you are required to do to ensure effective ventilation. The guide also tells you where to get further information and help. Contents: Introduction; What is general ventilation? Why is fresh air required in the workplace? Health effects of insufficient fresh air; Priciples of natural ventilation; When to use general ventilation; Use of recirculated air; Emergencies; Standards of general ventilation; Factories, hospitals, laboratories etc; Offices, shops theatres etc; Standards for gas, coal or oil fired; Equipment; Air movement; How to achieve effective ventilation in your workplace; Assessing the effectiveness of your ventilation system; Maintenance of mechanical ventilation systems; What law requires you to do; References; Further information
Keywords General guidance; Dilution ventilation; Mechanical ventilation


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