Legal Requirements

Contact Fairclough for  LEV Advice, testing and supply of oil mist extraction products.

Fairclough Oil MIst Extraction is,your trusted partner for cutting-edge LEV (Local Exhaust Ventilation) solutions!

At Fairclough, we specialise in providing expert advice, meticulous testing, and top-notch supply of oil mist filtration equipment. Our seasoned team of professionals is dedicated to enhancing workplace safety and efficiency by delivering tailored LEV solutions.

From comprehensive assessments to precision testing, we ensure that your industrial environment meets the highest standards of air quality.

Explore our range of state-of-the-art oil mist filtration equipment designed to safeguard your workforce and equipment.

 Partner with Fairclough for unparalleled expertise in LEV solutions, setting the benchmark for a healthier and more productive workplace. Your safety is our priority – trust Fairclough to keep your environment clean and compliant.

Controlling airborne contaminants at work

A guide to local exhaust ventilation (LEV)

Booklet HSEdownload

Information for Employers

Many employers buy LEV to protect workers' health but find that it doesn't work. This may be because it's the wrong type or because it's not properly installed or maintained. This website will help employers develop a systematic and critical approach to buying and using LEV to avoid expensive mistakes and control exposures effectively.

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Safe Handling & Disposal of Metalworking Fluids

HSE Booklet download

Health & Safety Executive Inspections 

"Great work by Shaun and the team who take care of all our workplace needs with LEV Testing and compliance with oil mist extraction equipment so that we have complete peace of mind."

HSE inspecting manufacturing businesses that use metalworking fluids or coolants in their machining processes.

HSE inspectors are now visiting workplaces to check on how employers are ensuring workers are protected  from exposure to fluid or mist generated by Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machinery

  • Not having local exhaust ventilation
  • Not completing regular fluid quality checks
  • Failing to provide regular health checks for lung and skin conditions

Exposure to metalworking fluids can cause damage to lungs and unprotected skin ( hands, forearm and face in particular) through direct contact or inhalation. Inhalation of mist generated by the machinery can cause the development of lung diseases - including occupational asthma and occupational hypersensitivity pneumonitis) Control measures to reduce exposure are required.

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