COSHH 2002 · Warwickshire

LEV testing and certification in Nuneaton

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

A vehicle on a rolling road exhausts at full load, indoors: fumes at volumes a workshop tickover never approaches, into a building that must stay breathable. In Nuneaton, high-flow exhaust extraction on dynos and test bays is COSHH LEV with a hard job, tested every 14 months.

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

Extraction we test

Nuneaton, Warwickshire

  • 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 Nuneaton businesses

Extraction across the town runs from rolling-road and test-bay exhaust systems through workshop tailpipe extraction to the weld fume, dust and general LEV of the estates.

Load-condition extraction is proven at load: capture measured with engines working rather than idling, high-flow systems verified against the volumes a sustained run produces, connections and hoses judged for the temperatures full-load exhaust reaches, and the building's air confirmed to stay clean while the rolls turn. Our thorough examination tests dyno and bay extraction under realistic conditions where practical, checks the everyday tailpipe systems alongside, and reports a pass or fail per system with readings attached.

Dyno exhaust proven at load
High-flow capacity verified
Hoses judged for real temperatures
Workshop tailpipe LEV alongside
How it works

Booking your LEV test in Nuneaton

Tell us what runs at load and for how long. We prove extraction at working volumes, test the everyday systems too and report per unit with the next date.

  • 1

    Get in touch

    Tell us about the extraction on your Nuneaton 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.

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 Nuneaton and nearby

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

NuneatonBedworthAttleboroughWeddingtonBulkingtonHartshill
Other inspections in Nuneaton

Related compliance for Nuneaton businesses

Many sites need more than one statutory regime. If you use lifting gear, pressure systems, work equipment or extraction in Nuneaton, 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 Nuneaton?
Yes. We test LEV across Nuneaton and the wider Warwickshire area, covering proven at load, not tickover. Call us to arrange a visit.
How quickly can you visit Nuneaton?
A Nuneaton 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 Nuneaton?

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

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