COSHH 2002 · Yorkshire

LEV testing and certification in Hull

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

Hull's process, manufacturing and port-related businesses run extraction to keep dust, fume and vapour out of the air. COSHH puts the responsibility for that local exhaust ventilation on the employer, proven by a thorough examination and test at least every 14 months.

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

Extraction we test

Hull, 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 Hull businesses

The duty to control exposure stays with the employer even when the testing is outsourced, so choosing a competent examiner is part of meeting it. Our P601 engineers measure capture velocity at the hood, airflow and duct velocities, and filter and fan condition against the design and HSG258, then set out clearly whether control is adequate.

That independent verdict is what gives the duty-holder confidence, and an inspector assurance, that the system works. It applies across the full range of extraction, from welding fume and dust to mist, vapour and enclosed processes.

How it works

Booking your LEV test in Hull

We measure what the system delivers against what it should, point by point, and explain any gap plainly. The report you receive records a verdict at each hood, photographs, any remedial works and the date the next examination is due.

  • 1

    Get in touch

    Tell us about the extraction on your Hull site.

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    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 Hull and nearby

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

HullBeverleyCottinghamHessleHedonBroughWillerbyAnlabyGooleHowden
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Related compliance for Hull businesses

Many sites need more than one statutory regime. If you use lifting gear, pressure systems, work equipment or extraction in Hull, 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 Hull?
Yes, our P601 engineer surveyors cover Hull and the surrounding Yorkshire area, for single units or full systems. Call 0330 043 8191 and we will arrange a visit to suit your schedule.
How soon can you get to Hull?
We cover Hull and the wider Yorkshire 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 Hull?

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

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