Modern manufacturing processes generate a wide range of airborne contaminants that can affect employee health, product quality and regulatory compliance. Whether your facility produces engineered components, food products, pharmaceuticals, plastics or consumer goods, effective Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) is essential for controlling harmful dusts, fumes, vapours and airborne particles at source.

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At A-Mac Environmental, we design, install, test and maintain bespoke industrial extraction and LEV systems that help manufacturers create safer workplaces, improve production efficiency and comply with UK health and safety legislation.

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Airborne Contaminants in Manufacturing

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Every manufacturing process is different, but many generate airborne pollutants that require effective extraction. These may include:

• Dust from cutting, sanding and finishing operations

• Welding and fabrication fumes

• Oil mist from CNC machining

• Plastic and composite dust

• Chemical vapours and solvent fumes

• Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)

• Smoke from manufacturing processes

• Powder handling dust

• Packaging dust

• Fine particulate matter

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Without suitable extraction, these contaminants can spread throughout the workplace, affecting employees, machinery, production quality and the surrounding environment.

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Why Effective LEV Matters

A properly designed LEV system offers more than regulatory compliance. It can help your business:

• Protect employees from hazardous airborne contaminants

• Improve workplace air quality

• Reduce housekeeping and cleaning costs

• Protect sensitive manufacturing equipment

• Improve product quality by reducing airborne contamination

• Reduce downtime caused by dust build-up

• Increase energy efficiency with modern extraction systems

• Meet COSHH and HSE requirements

• Create a safer, healthier working environment

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Complete Industrial LEV Solutions

A-Mac Environmental provides complete turnkey extraction solutions for manufacturing facilities of all sizes.

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Our services include:

• Site surveys and workplace assessments

• LEV system design

• Dust extraction systems

• Fume extraction systems

• Oil mist extraction

• Process ventilation

• Fan and filtration systems

• Supply and installation

• Commissioning and operator training

• Thorough Examination and Test (TExT)

• Preventative maintenance

• Repairs and system upgrades

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Every installation is designed around your production processes, factory layout and future operational requirements.

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Helping Manufacturers Comply with COSHH

Employers have a legal responsibility under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations to adequately control employee exposure to hazardous airborne contaminants.

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Our qualified P601 and P602 engineers help manufacturers maintain compliance through:

• LEV design and installation

• Thorough Examination and Test (TExT)

• LEV servicing and maintenance

• Performance monitoring

• COSHH-compliant reporting

• HSG258 guidance and best practice

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Regular inspection and maintenance help ensure your LEV system continues to perform safely and efficiently.

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Extraction Solutions for a Wide Range of Manufacturing Industries

We work with businesses across many manufacturing sectors, including:

• Engineering and fabrication

• Food and beverage production

• Pharmaceutical manufacturing

• Plastics and composites

• Automotive manufacturing

• Packaging facilities

• Chemical processing

• Electronics manufacturing

• Timber and furniture production

• Distilleries and beverage production

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No matter your manufacturing process, we can design an extraction system that meets your operational and compliance requirements.

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Trusted Equipment from Leading Manufacturers

To ensure long-term reliability and performance, we work with internationally recognised LEV manufacturers, including:

• Plymovent

• Lajac

• Euromate

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Our engineers select the most appropriate equipment for your application, ensuring maximum extraction efficiency and long-term reliability.

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​Common Manufacturing Problems We Solve

Our team regularly helps manufacturers overcome challenges such as:

• Poor workplace air quality

• Dust contamination affecting products

• Excessive oil mist around machinery

• Welding fumes are spreading through production areas

• Failed LEV inspections

• Inefficient or outdated extraction systems

• High maintenance costs

• Production expansion requiring additional extraction capacity

• Compliance with COSHH and HSG258

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We provide practical, cost-effective solutions that improve safety, productivity and operational efficiency.

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