COSHH is an acronym for theControl of Substances Hazardous to Health legislation. Enforced by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), COSHH protects employees from exposure to toxic or harmful substances in the workplace, mandating that employers install adequate control measures. It covers fumes,dusts, vapours, mists, gases and biological agents, encompassing elimination and PPE measures, including LEV systems, masks, gloves, and exposure control. COSHH also sets the standard for routine employee health checks, education, and emergency plans.

Fume extraction describes using specialist machinery to withdraw harmful chemicals, fumes and particles from an industrial or commercial working environment. From welding to manufacturing environments, installing fume extraction LEV systems is a legal requirement for employers to minimise health hazards and create safe workplaces.

LEV systems specialised for fume extraction use hoods and arms positioned close to the fume source, employing fans to suck the contaminated air into a ducting system. Theducting systemleads to a connector unit, which uses specialised particulate and carbon filters to trap solid particles and fine dust and absorb gaseous compounds. The clean air is then expelled outside or returned to the room, depending on whether you have a ducted or recirculating system.

The industries which require fume extraction systems include:
- Metalworking and Fabrication 
- Electronics
- Assembly
- Automotive and Vehicle Repair
- Pharmaceutical
- Manufacturing
-Woodworking- Food and Beverage.

These industries involve some degree of welding, soldering, solvent use, boiling, laser cutting, sanding, and deep frying. These processes create asthmagens, fine dusts, VOCs, poisonous gases, and carcinogens, which can be fatally detrimental to health in particular quantities.

LEV extraction systems are highly customisable to suit the requirements of your facility perfectly. No matter how extensive the ducting, the number of hoods you need, and the spatial limitations of your warehouse, effective extraction system design is possible.

Contact Extractlyto speak with an expert and discover how far your bespoke extraction system design can go.

Extractly supplies andinstallsindustrial fume extraction systems to facilities across the UK. We sourcematerials, design your ducting, install the entire system and conduct routinemaintenance, providing an unbeatable end-to-end service. We also offer our services, includingLEV testing, to systems we had no prior involvement with, to ensure your system works efficiently and effectively.