CoSHH LEV Testing
Local Exhaust Ventilation Testing
Regular LEV Tests by a competent person are a legal requirement of CoSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) regulations. This applies to all extraction systems, including; oil mist, welding fume, smoke and dust.
ESES when testing meet HSE requirements, Regulation 9 of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations and the guidance in HSG258 which states that COSHH tests must be carried out at least once every 14 months on Local Exhaust Ventilation Systems (LEV) - more regular for some substances and processes.
Our engineers at ESES are qualified to British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS) P601 standard, as well as P602, P603, P604, W201. To ensure you are compliant with HSE Regulations ensure that your LEV testers are qualified to P601 to do the job.
ESES's service has been designed in meeting your legal obligations. In recognizing that this requirement in a legal must do, we offer to manage and perform the necessary statutory inspections and testing on your behalf, offering impartial advice and guidance
What is LEV?
Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) is a machine that extracts air from a process as a way of controlling and reducing the exposure of workers to dust, fumes and vapor which could be hazardous to their health
Why do you need an LEV?
Every year, thousands of workers in Britain develop occupational diseases from breathing in certain dusts, fumes or other airborne contaminants at work. Local Exhaust Ventilation, often called dust or fume extraction, can help clean the air, before people breathe in these harmful substances.
Why do you need LEV Testing?
It is a legal requirement, as set out in the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, for any employer to maintain working conditions for employees. Any employer that uses LEV techniques in the workplace must have equipment examined and tested at least “every 14 months” to ensure it is working effectively and safely
What is an LEV Test?
A thorough examination of equipment including hoods, filters and ducts, measurement of the technical performance using the appropriate equipment and assessment of the effectiveness of the LEV system. ESES will make recommendations should your system not be up to the required standard. All work is carried out according to HSE guidance which governs LEV testing