COSHH 2002 · Northamptonshire

LEV testing and certification in Wellingborough

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

Heat a polymer and it talks back: rubber and plastics processing releases fume whose makeup shifts with every material and temperature, and whose control falls squarely on extraction. In Wellingborough's processing shops, that LEV sits on COSHH's 14 month examination cycle.

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

Extraction we test

Wellingborough, 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 Wellingborough businesses

Extraction across the town runs from fume capture on moulding, extrusion and curing processes through weld and workshop fume to the dust systems of the manufacturing and repair trades.

Polymer fume rewards capture at the die and the mould gate, the points where fresh fume is hottest and most buoyant, so hood position and enclosure matter as much as fan power, and a system tested cold can flatter itself badly. Our thorough examination measures capture with processes at working temperature where practical, verifies extraction against the materials genuinely run rather than the ones assumed, and reports a pass or fail per hood with readings, so control of a changing hazard rests on measurement rather than habit.

Moulding and extrusion fume LEV
Capture tested at temperature
Weld and workshop fume
Dust systems alongside
How it works

Booking your LEV test in Wellingborough

Tell us what polymers run and at what temperatures. We test capture at the die and gate under real conditions and report per hood with the next date set.

  • 1

    Get in touch

    Tell us about the extraction on your Wellingborough 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 Wellingborough and nearby

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

WellingboroughWollastonIrchesterFinedonEarls BartonBozeat
Other inspections in Wellingborough

Related compliance for Wellingborough businesses

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

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

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