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What are the Dangers of Metalworking Fluids?

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Metalworking fluids can be very dangerous not properly controlled in the workplace. During use, they are prone to developing dangerous levels of bacteria, if spores are inhaled, they can have an adverse effect on human health, causing short and long-term health conditions. At Auto Extract Systems, we offer a wide variety of different Oil Mist ...

Essential HSE LEV Guidance You Need to See

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The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has put together many management guidance documents, under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002 to help business owners and duty-holders provide safe workplaces and safe working processes.   COSHH Essential Guidance In the guidance documents, there is specific control guidance for most kinds of working processes. ...

What is Planned Preventative Maintenance?

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Planned preventative maintenance (PPM) is a scheduling mechanism utilised by management to minimise the risk of equipment failure. In this article, we’ll look into the features and benefits of having a comprehensive local exhaust ventilation (LEV) planned preventative maintenance scheme in place and how they can positively impact your business.   What’s The ...

What Are The Benefits of Providing a Local Exhaust Ventilation System?

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Many businesses see providing local exhaust ventilation systems as a chore and are reluctant to provide them for their staff as they don’t produce a return on investment (ROI), can (depending on the processes) hinder the manufacturing process and require maintenance costs on an annual basis. However, the benefits significantly outweigh the drawbacks when ...

The Dangers of Silica Dust in the Construction Industry

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Silica can present several health risks if you don’t control silica dust exposure. In this blog, we look into silica dust, how it’s produced, its effects and how best to prevent exposure. You can learn more about our engineering control solutions on our Dust Extraction Systems page.   What is Silica Dust? Silica ...