COSHH 2002 · Greater Manchester

LEV testing and certification in Wigan

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

Packing lines run on hot-melt: adhesive tanks and applicators sealing cases all shift, quietly fuming wherever glue sits molten. In Wigan's high-volume packing halls, extraction over hot-melt stations is COSHH LEV where it exists to control exposure, tested every 14 months.

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

Extraction we test

Wigan, Greater Manchester

  • 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 Wigan businesses

Extraction across the town runs from hot-melt and adhesive station extraction on packing lines through process and production fume systems to the workshop LEV of the estates.

Hot-melt fume is judged at the tank and the head: capture measured where adhesive actually sits molten and where applicators work, degradation fume treated seriously because overheated adhesive chemistry turns sharper than the datasheet, local capture proven against the drift a busy line's air movement creates, and filtration checked honestly. Our thorough examination tests each station against its design at running temperatures, distinguishes exposure control from comfort airflow so the register stays honest, and reports a pass or fail per hood with readings.

Hot-melt tank and head capture
Degradation fume taken seriously
Exposure control sorted from comfort
Workshop LEV alongside
How it works

Booking your LEV test in Wigan

Tell us how many glue stations run and how hot. We test capture at tanks and heads under running conditions and report per hood with the next date.

  • 1

    Get in touch

    Tell us about the extraction on your Wigan 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 Wigan and nearby

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

WiganInceHindleyStandishOrrellPemberton
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Related compliance for Wigan businesses

Many sites need more than one statutory regime. If you use lifting gear, pressure systems, work equipment or extraction in Wigan, 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 Wigan?
Yes. We test LEV across Wigan and the wider Greater Manchester area, covering hot-melt fume at running heat. Call us to arrange a visit.
How quickly can you visit Wigan?
A Wigan 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 Wigan?

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

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