COSHH 2002 · Lincolnshire

LEV testing and certification in Lincoln

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

Lincoln's engineering and manufacturing firms use local exhaust ventilation to control the dust, fume and mist their processes give off. A thorough examination and test confirms that control is real and measured, which is exactly what COSHH Regulation 9 asks of every employer running extraction.

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

Extraction we test

Lincoln, Lincolnshire

  • 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 Lincoln businesses

What counts as LEV is broader than many people expect: any engineered system that draws a contaminant away from the breathing zone, from a fixed ducted plant to an on-tool or portable extractor. We test all of it the same way, by measuring capture at the source and comparing performance to the design figures and HSG258.

The weak point is almost always the hood, because that is where the air has to do its work. Good duct velocity, sound filters and a healthy fan mean little if the hood is too far from the process or has been moved, so the examination looks at the whole chain rather than any single part.

Fume cupboards
Dust extraction
Welding fume hoods
Spray booths
On tool extraction
Downdraught benches
Capture hoods
Ducting and fans
How it works

Booking your LEV test in Lincoln

On the day we record the intended performance, measure what the system delivers now, and explain any gap in plain terms. You receive a clear report with photographs, a pass or fail at each test point and the next due date, plus advice on anything that needs putting right.

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    Get in touch

    Tell us about the extraction on your Lincoln 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 Lincoln and nearby

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

LincolnGainsboroughSleafordBostonGranthamMarket RasenCaistorLouthNewark-on-Trent
Other inspections in Lincoln

Related compliance for Lincoln businesses

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

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COSHH FAQs

LEV testing and certification: common questions

Do you provide LEV testing for businesses in Lincoln?
Yes, our P601 engineers cover Lincoln and the surrounding Lincolnshire towns, for anything from one extraction unit to a full system. Call 0330 043 8191 and we will arrange a visit to suit your schedule.
Can you test LEV near Lincoln?
Yes, our engineers cover Lincoln and the rest of Lincolnshire, and we can normally be on site within a few working days. Call 0330 043 8191 and we will arrange a slot that suits you.
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 Lincoln?

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

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