COSHH 2002 · Staffordshire

LEV testing and certification in Burton upon Trent

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

Not every airflow in a brewery is a COSHH control, and treating them all alike wastes money in one direction and safety in the other. In Burton upon Trent the register has to be sorted honestly: which extraction controls exposure, which merely moves air, and which hazards belong to another regime entirely.

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

Extraction we test

Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire

  • 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 Burton upon Trent businesses

Extraction across the town's brewing and process economy runs from malt handling and milling dust control through process and packaging extraction to the workshop LEV of the maintenance trades, alongside plenty of ventilation that is not LEV at all.

The sorting rules are practical: a malt mill's dust extraction controls a respiratory sensitiser and sits squarely under Regulation 9's 14 month clock; comfort and general ventilation does not, however large the fans; and gas safety in cellars and vessels is monitored under its own regime rather than tested as LEV. We walk sites and sort the register honestly, then test what genuinely qualifies, capture measured at each hood against design, a pass or fail per hood with readings, so money lands on the systems the law actually watches.

Malt and milling dust LEV
The register sorted honestly
Process and packaging extraction
Workshop fume and dust systems
How it works

Booking your LEV test in Burton upon Trent

Walk us round everything with a fan on it. We sort controls from comfort, test what qualifies against design and report per hood with the next date set.

  • 1

    Get in touch

    Tell us about the extraction on your Burton upon Trent 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 Burton upon Trent and nearby

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

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Other inspections in Burton upon Trent

Related compliance for Burton upon Trent businesses

Many sites need more than one statutory regime. If you use lifting gear, pressure systems, work equipment or extraction in Burton upon Trent, 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 Burton upon Trent?
Yes. We test LEV across Burton upon Trent and the wider Staffordshire area, covering with the register sorted honestly. Call us to arrange a visit.
How quickly can you visit Burton upon Trent?
A Burton upon Trent 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 Burton upon Trent?

Talk to an engineer surveyor, get a quote and book your inspection in Burton upon Trent.

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