P601 Commisioning and Thorough Examination & Testing of Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) Systems

Course overview

This competence-based course follows the BOHS P601 syllabus. It is designed to provide the theoretical and basic practical knowledge to enable delegates to proficiently undertake statutory examinations and tests of (LEV) plant.

Aim

To provide participants with the skills and knowledge required to evaluate the requirements and then undertake the statutory examination and testing of basic LEV systems.

Learning objectives

After the course delegates should be able to:

  • Evaluate the basic system requirements to control airborne contaminants
  • Demonstrate understanding of the essential design elements in CoSHH type LEV control systems
  • Show competence in undertaking the mathematical calculations necessary to arrive at a suitable design specification
  • Understand the practices and procedures for undertaking statutory examinations
  • Demonstrate competence in the application and use of LEV test equipment
  • Record the results of the examinations and tests in a suitable format

Prerequisites

It is assumed that delegates will have had day to day dealings with Local Exhaust Ventilating plant systems and should be competent in basic maths (areas, square roots etc). No other specialist knowledge is required.

Who should attend?

Engineers, Supervisors, Managers, Health and Safety professional and Technical staff who have day to day dealings with the specification, design, testing, contract management, and occupational hygiene aspects of LEV plant.

Tutor

Bill Cassells
BSc MPhil CEng CMIOSH FIPlantE FSO FRSH RSP

Course programme

Day 1

  • Introduction & Objectives
  • Legislative Requirements for Control
  • Application of ACoPs & Standards
  • Principles of Good Control Practice
  • Achieving Control
  • The Role of the Assessment

Day 2

  • Ventilation Systems
  • Principles of a System & Basic Components
  • General Ventilation Systems
  • Local Exhaust Ventilation Systems
  • Dilution Ventilation/Make-up Air Systems

Day 3

  • Basic Design Standards
  • Aerodynamic Principles
  • Measurement & Testing Practices & Procedures
  • Instrumentation & Equipment
  • Setting Performance Criteria & Standards
  • Written formats & Record Keeping
  • Revision Session for Examination & Practical Assessment

Day 4

  • Written Short Form Answer Examination
  • Practical Assessment

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