COSHH 2002 · Buckinghamshire

LEV thorough examination and testing in Bletchley

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

Vehicle workshops concentrate around Bletchley's yards, and every running engine indoors, every weld repair and every brake clean is an exposure the law expects local exhaust ventilation to control. The extraction over those bays is COSHH kit with a statutory test behind it.

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

Extraction we test

Bletchley, Buckinghamshire

  • 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 Bletchley businesses

Tailpipe extraction is the LEV workshops forget is LEV: the hose reels and rail systems drawing diesel fume off running engines carry the same 14 month thorough examination and test duty as any factory system. Welding capture in the fabrication corner joins it, judged at the hood where the fume actually rises.

We test what the system achieves, not what it once promised: capture at each point of use, measured airflow against the commissioning benchmarks, and filters judged on condition. The report lists remedial work in priority order, which is what keeps a busy workshop compliant without drama.

Tailpipe extraction tested
Welding capture proven
14 month cycle managed
Filters judged on condition
How it works

Booking your LEV test in Bletchley

Tell us the bays and the extraction points. We test capture at each hood, measure against benchmarks, and report with clear priorities.

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    Get in touch

    Tell us about the extraction on your Bletchley 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.

Wondering what it costs? See what drives an LEV testing quote.

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 thorough examination and testing across Bletchley and nearby

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

BletchleyFenny StratfordMount FarmDenbighNewton LongvilleMilton KeynesWoburn SandsLeighton Buzzard
Other inspections in Bletchley

Related compliance for Bletchley businesses

Many sites need more than one statutory regime. If you use lifting gear, pressure systems, work equipment or extraction in Bletchley, 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 Bletchley?
Yes. Our engineer surveyors cover Bletchley and its workshop estates, testing tailpipe and welding extraction where it works. Call us to arrange a visit.
How quickly can you get to Bletchley?
We keep availability across Buckinghamshire, so a Bletchley 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 Bletchley?

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

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