LEV - useful links

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• American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH)
  American member-based organisation for occupational and environmental health, with many publications.
• American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
  Actionable information on national, regional, international standards and conformity assessment issues.
• American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
  International technical society of heating, ventilation, airconditioning and refrigeration.
• British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS)
  5/6 Melbourne Business Court, Millennium Way, Pride Park, Derby DE24 8LZ Tel: 01332 298101
  Incorporates the Faculty of Occupational Hygiene, which is an examining body in the field of LEV. The Faculty publishes a Directory of Occupational Hygiene Consultants.
• British Standards Institution
  A leading global provider of management systems assessment and certification solutions.
• Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers
  (CIBSE), 222 Balham High Road, London SW12 9BS Tel: 020 8675 5211
  For engineers designing heating, ventilation and airconditioning services: professional qualifications.
• Chemical Industries Association (CIA)
  Kings Buildings, Smith Square, London SW1P 3JJ. Tel: 020 7834 3399
  The UK trade association for the chemical industries.
• Confederation of British Industry (CBI)
  Regionally organised, the CBI represents British Industry.
• EEF - The Manufacturers' Association
  Broadway House, Tothill Street, London SW1H 9NQ Tel: 020 7222 7777
  Provides a range of health and safety services to members.
• Fan Manufacturers' Association (FMA)
  Principles and practice of air extract/supply system design, and offers guidance on fan selection to ensure that such systems perform their intended function efficiently.
• The Federation of Environmental Trade Associations (FETA)
  The representative body for LEV manufacturers and suppliers.
• Heating and Ventilating Contractors' Association (HVCA)
  Esca House, 34 Palace Court, London W2 4JG Tel: 020 7313 4900
  The main representative organisation for companies installing ventilation systems including LEV. Useful publications include DW series.
• Independent National Inspection and Testing Association (INITA)
  Represents independent companies that conduct inspection and certification of equipment, including LEV systems.
• Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)
  The Grange, Highfield Drive, Wigston, Leicestershire LE18 1NN. Tel: 0116 257 3100
  Leading body for health and safety professionals. Gives advice on choice of LEV systems.
• Safety Assessment Federation (SAFED)
  Unit 4, First Floor, 70 South Lambeth Road, Vauxhall, London SW8 1RL Tel: 020 7582 3208
  Represents many insurance companies that conduct inspection and certification of equipment, including LEV systems.
• Solids Handling and Processing Association (SHAPA)
  Represents the major employers in LEV manufacturing.
• Trades Union Congress (TUC)
  Congress House, Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3LS Tel: 020 7637 4030
  Gives health and safety advice to members. (See also individual unions, eg AMICUS).
• UK Accreditation Service (UKAS)
  21-47 High Street, Feltham, Middlesex TW13 4UN Tel: 020 8917 8400
  Accreditation of various professional activities. UKAS accreditation scheme for 'Thorough examination and test'. Controlling airborne contaminants at work.