COSHH 2002 · Northamptonshire

LEV testing and certification in Daventry

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

Behind every big shed is a small sawmill: pallet and case repair benches where damaged timber is cut, trimmed and nailed back into service. Wood dust is a respiratory sensitiser and the fine fraction a recognised carcinogen for hardwoods, so in Daventry that bench extraction is serious LEV, tested every 14 months.

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

Extraction we test

Daventry, 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 Daventry businesses

Extraction across the town's estates runs from pallet and case repair saw benches through workshop dust and fume systems to the vehicle and maintenance extraction that keeps logistics fleets moving.

Repair-bench dust control is judged at the blade: capture measured where the saw actually cuts, on-tool and bench extraction proven against the offcuts and rip cuts the work really involves, and the fine airborne fraction treated as the health hazard while the visible chips are merely the mess. Our thorough examination tests each bench and hood against its design, checks filtration and returns honestly, and reports a pass or fail per unit with readings attached and the next date set.

Pallet repair bench extraction
Capture measured at the blade
Workshop dust and fume LEV
Fine fraction treated seriously
How it works

Booking your LEV test in Daventry

Tell us where timber gets cut and repaired. We test capture at the blade, prove each bench against its real work and report per unit with readings.

  • 1

    Get in touch

    Tell us about the extraction on your Daventry 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 Daventry and nearby

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

DaventryCrickLong BuckbyWeedon BecBraunstonKilsby
Other inspections in Daventry

Related compliance for Daventry businesses

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

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

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