LEV testing and COSHH assessments

We use the perfect blend of progressive technology and attention to the needs of you, our customer, to deliver the most efficient and effective industrial recycling and ventilation solutions.

Local Exhaust Ventilation Testing

LEV testing is performed by trained engineers and in order to operate legally, companies need to be aware of regulation of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) legislation. In a nutshell, it means that anyone operating with toxic fumes and gases needs to test their LEV systems every 12- 14 months, or whenever a system alteration takes place. The assessment ensures that workers are protected by properly functioning fume ventilation systems.

With practical understanding of how chemical, physical and biological agents affect the health of the workforce and business, we undertake surveys to evaluate risks, accurately measuring and sampling levels of exposure. COSHH 2002, identify some 40,000 substances that are used within industry and known to have some harmful effects.

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COSHH Assessments

We use the latest precision test/analysis equipment to undertake:

✓ Initial system appraisal and commissioning
✓ Periodic examination and testing
✓ Comprehensive reporting, detailing recommendations for maintenance or modification
✓ Confirmation of control by air sampling for personal exposure to dusts, fumes, gases and vapours

We are also able to offer other COSHH assessments, ask us today about:

✓ Personal sampling
✓ Noise measurement
✓ Breathing air quality testing
✓ EPA (Environmental Protection Act

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Is there anything I need to do in order to prepare the system for an LEV test?

You should have any previous paper work ready like the log book. You should also have some basic details to hand like when the LEV equipment was installed, what it was intended for, if anything has been changed in the system and if any problems have been noted by the operators or people working around the system like dust, fumes, mist or gas seeping from ducting.

What will happen during an LEV test?

Both a quantitative and qualitative test will be conducted. This means the airflow and pressure will be measured using a manometer and other tools for the quantity part of the test. Observations will then be made on hoods, belts, bearing and fans, filter pressure, airflow, leaks around the system, filters and wear and tear on flexes and ducting, which ticks off the quality part of the examination.

Should I have airflow indicators fitted to all hoods in the LEV system?

It’s not a legal requirement to have an airflow indicator fitted, but highly recommended as it will help you instantly see if there is a problem with the system’s pressure at a glance. If the airflow is failing, it means the LEV assessment will fail the test. It’s therefore a really quick way to check everything is working as it should be so no one working near that LEV is having their health put at risk.

Who should conduct my LEV assessment?

It is the legal responsibility of the business owner or manager to ensure a LEV test is conducted within the 14 month time frame. The LEV service provider’s responsibility is to ensure the system installed is running safely.

I’ve had my LEV test and passed. Do I need to do anything else?

Simply ensure your log book is kept up to date and is filed away safely. You will need the CoSHH reports if anything ever goes wrong and legally they need to be kept for up to 5 years after the pass date. Try and keep component parts clean until the next test. By maintaining a system, based on recommendations it might mean the difference between a pass and a fail. Another point to remember is if you change your LEV system in any way it needs to be recommissioned and re-tested to ensure it is safe to run still.

LEV testing and COSHH assessments

Local Exhaust Ventilation Testing

Book a LEV test

COSHH Assessments

LEV in woodworking is really important. Read more about how Salix ensured their staff were protected from dust with a LEV check……Read More…

LEV in woodworking is really important. Read more about how Salix ensured their staff were protected from dust with a LEV check……
Read More…