COSHH 2002 · Cambridgeshire

LEV testing and certification in Peterborough

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

Peterborough's factories, workshops and distribution sites run extraction to keep dust, fume and mist under control. When a system underperforms the exposure is invisible, so COSHH relies on a measured thorough examination, at least every 14 months, to prove it is still doing its job.

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

Extraction we test

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

  • 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 Peterborough businesses

The examination benchmarks measured performance against the system's original design, which is why the commissioning figures matter so much. We record airflow and capture velocity at each hood, check duct velocities, filters and fan, and set the readings against HSG258 to judge whether control is still adequate.

That process is the same whether the system handles welding fume, wood or grinding dust, paint and solvent vapour or oil mist from machining. Where a system recirculates cleaned air rather than discharging it, the air cleaner itself becomes critical and gets particular attention.

How it works

Booking your LEV test in Peterborough

A visit is structured around the system: we map the extraction points, take readings at each, and trace the airflow through to the fan and discharge. You get a written report with a pass or fail per point, photographs, any remedial actions and the date the next test is due.

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    Get in touch

    Tell us about the extraction on your Peterborough 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 Peterborough and nearby

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

PeterboroughWhittleseyMarchWisbechChatterisRamseyYaxleySawtryStamford
Other inspections in Peterborough

Related compliance for Peterborough businesses

Many sites need more than one statutory regime. If you use lifting gear, pressure systems, work equipment or extraction in Peterborough, we can examine all of it.

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COSHH FAQs

LEV testing and certification: common questions

Do you offer LEV testing in Peterborough?
Yes, our P601 engineer surveyors cover Peterborough and the surrounding Cambridgeshire towns, for single units or full multi-hood systems. Call 0330 043 8191 and we will book a visit around your production.
Do you cover sites near Peterborough?
Yes, we work right across Cambridgeshire, so a Peterborough visit is usually only a few working days away. Call 0330 043 8191 and we will book a time that fits your production.
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 Peterborough?

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

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