COSHH 2002 · Nottinghamshire

LEV testing and certification in Mansfield

Thorough examination, testing and certification of local exhaust ventilation by a P601 qualified engineer

Mansfield's manufacturing and metalworking sites rely on extraction to keep dust, fume and mist away from the workforce. A thorough examination and test gives you a measured verdict on whether that control is adequate, as COSHH requires at least every 14 months.

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  • Independent & impartial
  • Competent engineer surveyors
  • Reports issued promptly

Extraction we test

Mansfield, Nottinghamshire

  • Welding & soldering fume
  • Wood, MDF & fine dust
  • Fume cupboards & cabinets
  • On-tool & capture hoods
  • Spray booths & paint lines
  • Grinding, polishing & mist
Extraction we test

LEV testing and certification for Mansfield businesses

The examination ends in a clear judgement: is the contaminant adequately controlled, or not. To reach it we measure capture velocity at each hood, airflow and duct velocities, and the condition of filters and fans, then weigh the results against the design figures and HSG258.

Metalworking fluid mist, welding fume, grinding and machining dust each behave differently and need their extraction judged on its own terms. A system that captures one process well can fail at another, so each hood is tested rather than assumed to be fine because the plant is shared.

How it works

Booking your LEV test in Mansfield

We measure what the system delivers, set it against what it was designed to do, and report the difference plainly. The document you get back records a verdict at each point, photographs, any remedial works and the next examination date.

  • 1

    Get in touch

    Tell us about the extraction on your Mansfield site.

  • 2

    Examination and test

    We measure airflow and capture performance at each hood.

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    Your report

    You receive a report with measured data and remedial actions.

Why businesses choose SEIS

  • Independent and impartial: we examine, we do not sell the equipment
  • Competent engineer surveyors
  • Clear reports issued without delay
  • Single items or whole sites
Areas we cover

LEV testing and certification across Mansfield and nearby

Our engineer surveyors cover Mansfield and the towns around it across Nottinghamshire. If your site is nearby, we can almost certainly reach you, so just ask.

MansfieldSutton-in-AshfieldKirkby-in-AshfieldClipstoneRainworthEdwinstowe
Other inspections in Mansfield

Related compliance for Mansfield businesses

Many sites need more than one statutory regime. If you use lifting gear, pressure systems, work equipment or extraction in Mansfield, we can examine all of it.

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COSHH FAQs

LEV testing and certification: common questions

Can you carry out LEV testing in Mansfield?
Yes, we cover Mansfield and the wider Nottinghamshire area, from a single extraction unit to a full multi-hood system. Call 0330 043 8191 to arrange a thorough examination and test around your production.
How soon can you get to Mansfield?
We cover Mansfield and the wider Nottinghamshire area, usually on site within a few working days and faster for a failed extract. Call 0330 043 8191 to book a visit.
How often does LEV need to be tested?
Under COSHH Regulation 9 every local exhaust ventilation system must have a thorough examination and test at least every 14 months, and that interval is a legal maximum rather than a target. Higher-risk processes in COSHH Schedule 4 are tested far more often, in some cases monthly or six-monthly; the HSE sets this out in its guidance on LEV examination.
Is LEV testing a legal requirement?
Yes. The duty sits with the employer under COSHH Regulation 9, which requires extraction that controls a hazardous substance to be examined and tested by a competent person, and that responsibility stays with you even when the work is outsourced. You can read the duty in plain terms in our COSHH regulations guide.
What does an LEV thorough examination and test involve?
It is a structured check that the system still controls the contaminant the way it was designed to, not a service or a filter swap. We measure airflow and capture velocity at each hood, check duct velocities, filters and fan condition, and compare every reading against the design data and the HSG258 benchmarks.
Who is qualified to carry out LEV testing?
The HSE expects a competent person, which it links to BOHS-recognised training such as the P601 qualification. Our engineer surveyors hold P601 and report to the HSG258 standard, so the examination stands up to scrutiny.
What is in the LEV report, and how long must I keep it?
You receive the measured airflow and capture data, a pass or fail verdict at each test point, photographs, any remedial actions and the next due date, and it is this report an inspector asks to see rather than a service record. COSHH requires the records to be kept for at least five years, so we log every result against your system.
What happens if my LEV system fails the test?
The report sets out exactly why, for example low airflow, a worn fan or a badly positioned hood, and the remedial work needed to bring it back into adequate control. Once the work is done we can return to re-test and confirm the system is protecting people again.

Due an LEV test or certificate in Mansfield?

Talk to an engineer surveyor, get a quote and book your inspection in Mansfield.

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