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APS UK & ILEVE Partnership: Bridging the Gap in Workplace Air Quality

Introduction: APS UK Ltd & Its Commitment to Workplace Air Quality

At APS UK, we are more than just a company. We are a team driven by a mission: ensuring that companies offer safe and health-conscious work environments, particularly focusing on the lung health of their employees. We believe that the air we breathe in our workplaces should be just as fresh, safe, and healthy as the air in the most pristine environments. Our commitment to this mission is not just in words but in active collaborations with reputed organisations like ILEVE.

Adi & His Dual Role in Promoting Workplace Air Quality

Adi, co-owner of APS UK, wears multiple hats. Not only is he instrumental in guiding our company’s operations and strategic direction, but he also plays a pivotal role in ILEVE – The Institute of Local Exhaust Ventilation Engineers. As the honourable secretary on the ILEVE steering committee, Adi contributes his expertise and experience to guide and uphold the standards of air quality in workplaces. Through this association, Adi acts as a bridge between APS UK and ILEVE, amplifying our collective efforts to combat airborne contamination and hazardous substances in professional settings.

ILEVE: Advocates for a Breathable Working Environment

The Institute of Local Exhaust Ventilation Engineers (ILEVE) has carved its niche by advocating for impeccable air quality in workplaces. They achieve this by:

Providing top-notch information to members and the public.

Establishing a structured career path for budding LEV Engineers, leading to full professional registration.

Continuously nurturing professional excellence through accredited courses.

Offering a membership designation such as FILEVE, MILEVE, AILEVE, etc., highlighting a member’s proven skills and knowledge.

Setting the benchmark for best practices in the profession.

Representing the profession on larger platforms.

Functioning under the esteemed umbrella of CIBSE, adding more gravitas to their initiatives.

ILEVE’s Pursuit of Professional Competency

Professional competency is the cornerstone of an effective LEV design. This belief aligns with the guidance document HSG 258 by HSE, which mandates the engagement of adept LEV Engineers for designing, commissioning, and testing of LEV systems. Such practices ensure compliance with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

ILEVE provides graded memberships as proof of competency in varied disciplines:

Principles of Occupational Hygiene

LEV Engineering

Installation Management

Commissioning

Thorough Examination & Testing

Gaining such accreditations not only establishes an engineer’s expertise but also satiates the legal requirements concerning competency.

Why LEV Engineers Should Seek Accreditation?

Accreditation underscores an LEV engineer’s proficiency and assures potential clients of their expertise. ILEVE even extends an informative leaflet to LEV Engineers, elucidating the myriad benefits of gaining accreditation.

Guidance for Owners of LEV Systems

For business owners, hiring competent LEV Engineers is not just a good practice but a lawful obligation. It guarantees the safety of their employees and also ensures adherence to relevant laws. ILEVE assists these owners by offering an informational leaflet, guiding them in choosing the right LEV Engineers.

In Conclusion

APS UK’s affiliation with ILEVE is a testament to our dedication to making workplaces safer and healthier. Our joint efforts and shared vision will continue to pave the way for a future where every breath at work is a breath of fresh air.