COSHH 2002 · Derbyshire

LEV testing and certification in Swadlincote

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

Welding fume is classified as carcinogenic, mild steel included, which turned effective extraction from good practice into the expected control across every fabrication and assembly shop. In Swadlincote's manufacturing economy, COSHH's 14 month LEV test carries real weight.

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

Extraction we test

Swadlincote, Derbyshire

  • 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 Swadlincote businesses

Extraction across the town's factories serves serious processes: welding fume capture on manual bays and robot cells, grinding and finishing extraction, dust systems where materials are cut and handled, and the bench and on tool hoods of the maintenance shops, every one a COSHH Regulation 9 system on the fixed clock.

The carcinogen classification changed what adequate means. Since all welding fume is treated as capable of causing cancer, the expectation is engineering control at source, LEV that demonstrably captures, with RPE as the backup rather than the plan, and demonstrably is the operative word: proven by measurement, not assumed from the hum of a fan. Our thorough examination measures capture at every welding hood and extraction point against design and HSG258 benchmarks, and your report records the proof, pass or fail per hood, with remedial actions ranked.

Welding fume extraction, manual and robot
Grinding and finishing extraction
Cutting and material dust systems
Bench and on tool hoods
How it works

Booking your LEV test in Swadlincote

Tell us where welding and hot work happens across your plant. We measure capture at every point against design and report a pass or fail per hood with actions and the next due date.

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    Get in touch

    Tell us about the extraction on your Swadlincote 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.

Wondering what it costs? See what drives an LEV testing quote.

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 Swadlincote and nearby

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

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Other inspections in Swadlincote

Related compliance for Swadlincote businesses

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

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COSHH FAQs

LEV testing and certification: common questions

Do you carry out LEV testing in Swadlincote?
Yes. We test LEV across Swadlincote and the wider Derbyshire area, covering welding fume capture proven by measurement. Call us to arrange a visit.
How quickly can you visit Swadlincote?
A Swadlincote visit is usually within a couple of working days, and we time testing around production so lines keep running. Call 0330 043 8191 to book your LEV test.
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 Swadlincote?

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

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