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CASE STUDY 12
Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) Study and Recommendations
A comprehensive site assessment was undertaken for a major food manufacturing facility to address local exhaust ventilation performance and compliance.
The scope of work included:
- Full-day site visit to investigate reported issues
- Assessment of type, location, and suitability of each LEV system
- Consideration of requirements for operation with flammable or explosive dusts and vapours
- Review of initial improvement options and hazardous area classification
- Preliminary evaluation of potential capture and disposal system designs
- Assessment of ergonomic factors and conventional safety measures
- Review of maintenance and cleaning requirements to ensure ongoing performance and compliance