COSHH 2002 · Northamptonshire

LEV testing and certification in Northampton

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

The making trades run on adhesives, and adhesives run on solvents: gluing stations where vapour rises off the work all shift long. In Northampton, extraction at the bench is what stands between craft and exposure, and COSHH Regulation 9 tests it every 14 months.

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

Extraction we test

Northampton, Northamptonshire

  • 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 Northampton businesses

Extraction across the town runs from adhesive and finishing benches in the leather and making trades through production and process extraction to weld fume, dust and workshop LEV on the wider estates.

Bench extraction for vapour is judged close in: capture measured at the working position across the bench the operative actually uses, draw proven against the solvents in the pots rather than the ones in the manual, and the system tested with the work in progress where practical, because an empty bench flatters every hood. We test gluing and finishing stations on those terms, alongside every other system on site, and report a pass or fail per hood with readings and the next date set.

Adhesive and gluing station LEV
Finishing and cleaning benches
Weld fume and dust systems
Capture proven at the work
How it works

Booking your LEV test in Northampton

Tell us what gets glued, finished and cleaned, and with what. We test each bench and hood against its real task and report per unit with readings attached.

  • 1

    Get in touch

    Tell us about the extraction on your Northampton 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 Northampton and nearby

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

NorthamptonBrackmillsMoulton ParkDustonKingsthorpeWootton
Other inspections in Northampton

Related compliance for Northampton businesses

Many sites need more than one statutory regime. If you use lifting gear, pressure systems, work equipment or extraction in Northampton, 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 Northampton?
Yes. We test LEV across Northampton and the wider Northamptonshire area, covering adhesive benches and fume systems. Call us to arrange a visit.
How quickly can you visit Northampton?
A Northampton 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 Northampton?

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

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