COSHH 2002 · Lincolnshire

LEV testing and certification in Scunthorpe

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

Scunthorpe's steel, fabrication and heavy engineering sites rely on extraction over welding bays, grinders and cutting lines. LEV is the control that keeps fume and dust away from the people doing the work, and COSHH requires it to be examined and tested by a competent person at least every 14 months.

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

Extraction we test

Scunthorpe, 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 Scunthorpe businesses

Moving air is not the same as controlling exposure, so the examination measures what the system actually achieves rather than whether the fan is spinning. We check capture velocity at the hood, airflow and duct velocities, and the condition of filters and fans against the design intent and HSG258.

Welding fume is now classed as a carcinogen, which raises the stakes for any fabrication or cutting process, but the same principles apply to grinding dust, solvent vapour and oil mist. The test is judged on whether the contaminant is genuinely captured at source, not on a tidy-looking installation.

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

Booking your LEV test in Scunthorpe

Testing is methodical: we identify every extraction point, take readings at each one, and follow the system from hood to discharge. The result is a written report you can show an inspector, with measured data, a verdict at each point and any remedial work clearly set out.

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    Get in touch

    Tell us about the extraction on your Scunthorpe 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 Scunthorpe and nearby

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

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Related compliance for Scunthorpe businesses

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

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COSHH FAQs

LEV testing and certification: common questions

Can you test LEV at industrial sites in Scunthorpe?
Yes, we work across Scunthorpe and the wider Lincolnshire area, from single welding-bay extraction to large multi-hood fabrication systems. Call 0330 043 8191 to book a thorough examination and test around your production.
How soon can you get to Scunthorpe?
We keep availability across Lincolnshire, so a visit to Scunthorpe is usually only a few working days away, sooner when a failed extract needs re-testing. Call 0330 043 8191 to book around 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 Scunthorpe?

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

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