COSHH 2002 · Yorkshire

LEV testing and certification in Harrogate

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

From food and drink production to pharmaceutical and light industry, sites across Harrogate use extraction to keep contaminants out of the air. Wherever a process gives off dust, fume or vapour, COSHH calls for that local exhaust ventilation to be tested at least every 14 months.

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

Extraction we test

Harrogate, Yorkshire

  • 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 Harrogate businesses

LEV reaches further than the obvious heavy-industry settings, into catering, print, laboratories and packing as well as workshops and factories. Wherever it is used, the examination works the same way, measuring capture velocity at the hood, airflow and duct velocities, and filter and fan condition against the design and HSG258.

That breadth is why the test is judged per system rather than per sector: a fume cupboard, a flour or dust extract and a spray booth each have their own target. What matters is that the contaminant is captured at source so exposure is kept under control.

How it works

Booking your LEV test in Harrogate

We follow the system from process to discharge, taking readings at each point and noting anything that has drifted. The report gives you measured data, a verdict at every hood, photographs and the next test date for your records.

  • 1

    Get in touch

    Tell us about the extraction on your Harrogate site.

  • 2

    Examination and test

    We measure airflow and capture performance at each hood.

  • 3

    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 Harrogate and nearby

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

HarrogateKnaresboroughRiponWetherbyBoroughbridge
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Related compliance for Harrogate businesses

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

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COSHH FAQs

LEV testing and certification: common questions

Do you offer LEV testing in Harrogate?
Yes, our P601 engineers cover Harrogate and the surrounding Yorkshire towns, from a single extractor to a building full of systems. Call 0330 043 8191 and we will book a visit around your work.
How quickly can you visit Harrogate?
We have surveyors across Yorkshire, so a Harrogate visit is usually only a few working days away. Call 0330 043 8191 to book around your schedule.
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 Harrogate?

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

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