Need your Local Exhaust Ventilation or Dust Extraction System examined in line with COSHH2002? Get a quote today to ensure you remain compliant.
Stay compliant. Stay safe. Book your examination today with SEIS – your trusted independent inspection & testing company in Sleaford.
Thorough examinations in line with COSHH2002 are legally required, periodic examinations, carried out on all local exhaust ventilation systems, fume extraction system, and dust extraction systems found within the workplace. The aim of these examinations is to ensure equipment and workplace safety, and overall compliance in line with UK regulations. In turn protecting your workforce from potential hazards, and you from non compliance.
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Sleaford is a historic market town in the North Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, situated on the River Slea. Known for its agricultural heritage and traditional market-town character, Sleaford has long served as a commercial and administrative centre for the surrounding rural communities. Its blend of historic architecture and modern enterprise reflects centuries of steady development.
Sleaford’s origins date back to the Anglo-Saxon period, although archaeological evidence suggests earlier Roman and prehistoric activity in the area. The town’s name is believed to derive from the River Slea, which played a crucial role in its early growth as a trading and milling settlement.
During the medieval period, Sleaford became an important agricultural market town. Its location in fertile fen-edge farmland made it a natural centre for grain trading and livestock markets. Remains of Sleaford Castle — a 12th-century fortified manor — highlight the town’s historical significance during Norman times.
By the 18th and 19th centuries, improvements to drainage in the surrounding Fens boosted agricultural productivity. The arrival of the railway in the 19th century further strengthened Sleaford’s role as a regional trading hub, supporting milling, malting, and seed production industries.
Today, Sleaford’s economy remains closely connected to agriculture, while also supporting a range of service and light industrial sectors.
Agriculture and Food Production:
The town sits at the heart of productive arable farmland. Seed processing, grain handling, and agricultural services continue to be important employers in the area.
Manufacturing and Engineering:
Sleaford supports light manufacturing businesses, engineering services, and industrial supply firms, many of which serve the agricultural and construction sectors.
Retail and Local Services:
As a market town, Sleaford provides retail, healthcare, education, and professional services for surrounding villages. Weekly markets continue a long-standing trading tradition.
Commuter Economy:
With rail and road links to Lincoln, Grantham, and Peterborough, Sleaford has also become a popular residential location for commuters working in larger urban centres.
Modern Sleaford balances its agricultural roots with a growing service-based economy. Its historic buildings, riverside setting, and traditional market square preserve the character of a classic Lincolnshire town, while ongoing housing and infrastructure development support steady population growth.
With its strong farming connections, local enterprise, and strategic location within Lincolnshire, Sleaford continues to play an important role in the county’s economic and community life.
For these businesses, staying compliant with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health 2002 (COSHH) is not just a legal requirement—it’s also about safeguarding your employees, protecting your business reputation, and ensuring your equipment remains safe and reliable.
COSHH regulations place strict duties on business owners and equipment operators. Any business in Sleaford that owns or operates pressure systems and pressure equipment must ensure that:
Fixed Local Exhaust Ventilation Systems and Mobile Extraction Equipment is safe to use.
Inspections are conducted by a competent and impartial person.
Failure to comply can lead to heavy fines, prosecution, and serious safety risks.
At SEIS, we know that every business in Sleaford – whether in heavy industry, healthcare, education, catering or automotive—depends on reliable, safe equipment. Regular LEV inspections & LEV testing reduces the risk of accidents, protects your workforce, and ensures smooth day-to-day operations. Compliance not only keeps you legal, but also demonstrates a strong commitment to employee safety.
Book LEV InspectionA thorough examination under COSHH is a detailed and legally required inspection of your local exhaust ventilation, fume extraction and dust extraction systems. Unlike simple checks or maintenance tasks, a COSHH examination must be performed by an impartial, competent person and results in an official Report of Thorough Examination.
How often your LEV system in Sleaford needs to be inspected & tested depends on the system conditions:
Under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH), Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) systems must be thoroughly examined and tested at regular intervals to ensure they continue to effectively control exposure to hazardous substances.
COSHH Regulation 9 requires that LEV systems are examined and tested by a competent person at least:
In addition to these statutory intervals, more frequent examinations may be required:
Where the LEV system is heavily used or operates in harsh conditions
If changes are made to processes, materials, or equipment
Following repairs, modifications, or if performance issues are suspected
COSHH also requires employers to ensure that LEV systems are:
Maintained in an efficient state
Kept in efficient working order and good repair
Subject to routine user checks and maintenance between statutory examinations
Records of LEV examinations and tests must be kept for at least five years and made available to enforcing authorities such as the HSE if requested.
In summary, LEV systems must be formally examined and tested at least every 14 months, every 6 months for lead and asbestos, or more frequently dependent on application or usage with additional checks and maintenance carried out as necessary to ensure continued effectiveness and legal compliance.
COSHH requires inspections to be carried out by a competent and independent person—not by the equipment supplier or operator. At SEIS, we meet these exact criteria. Our inspections are impartial, unbiased, and always in line with UK regulations.
Book LEV InspectionBusinesses in Sleaford use a vast range of ventilation and extraction equipment, and at SEIS we provide COSHH inspections across them all.
Spray booths
Welding hoods / Weld fume extraction
Downdraft Table
Local Exhaust Ventilation Systems
Fume cupboards
Fume extraction hoods
No matter the type of equipment on your site, SEIS ensures every examination is completed thoroughly, with full reports for your compliance records.
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A Thorough examination of an Spray Booth ensures the system is satisfactory at removing contaminants, and the system is suitable in line with HSE - HSG 258 guidance - controlling airborne contaminants at work: A guide to Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV). The system is thoroughly assessed structurally, airflow and air velocity measurements are taken to ensure your staff at protected from airborne contaminants.
A Thorough examination of an Welding / Soldering Hood ensures the system is satisfactory at removing contaminants, and the system is suitable in line with HSE - HSG 258 guidance - controlling airborne contaminants at work: A guide to Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV). The system is thoroughly assessed structurally, airflow and air velocity measurements are taken to ensure your staff at protected from airborne contaminants.
A Thorough examination of an Fume Cupboard ensures the system is satisfactory at removing contaminants, and the system is suitable in line with HSE - HSG 258 guidance - controlling airborne contaminants at work: A guide to Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV). The system is thoroughly assessed structurally, airflow and air velocity measurements are taken to ensure your staff at protected from airborne contaminants.t
A Thorough examination of an Downdraught Bench ensures the system is satisfactory at removing contaminants, and the system is suitable in line with HSE - HSG 258 guidance - controlling airborne contaminants at work: A guide to Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV). The system is thoroughly assessed structurally, airflow and air velocity measurements are taken to ensure your staff at protected from airborne contaminants.
A Thorough examination of an Fixed LEV System ensures the system is satisfactory at removing contaminants, and the system is suitable in line with HSE - HSG 258 guidance - controlling airborne contaminants at work: A guide to Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV). The system is thoroughly assessed structurally, airflow and air velocity measurements are taken to ensure your staff at protected from airborne contaminants.
A Thorough examination of an Mobile LEV System ensures the system is satisfactory at removing contaminants, and the system is suitable in line with HSE - HSG 258 guidance - controlling airborne contaminants at work: A guide to Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV). The system is thoroughly assessed structurally, airflow and air velocity measurements are taken to ensure your staff at protected from airborne contaminants.
A Thorough examination of an Dust Extraction System ensures the system is satisfactory at removing contaminants, and the system is suitable in line with HSE - HSG 258 guidance - controlling airborne contaminants at work: A guide to Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV). The system is thoroughly assessed structurally, airflow and air velocity measurements are taken to ensure your staff at protected from airborne contaminants.
A Thorough examination of an Receiving Hood ensures the system is satisfactory at removing contaminants, and the system is suitable in line with HSE - HSG 258 guidance - controlling airborne contaminants at work: A guide to Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV). The system is thoroughly assessed structurally, airflow and air velocity measurements are taken to ensure your staff at protected from airborne contaminants.
SEIS is proud to support Sleaford businesses with impartial, expert inspections. We understand the local industries, from the port to food production, and we tailor our service to meet your needs.
As an independent inspection provider, we do not sell or repair pressure equipment. This means you can trust our assessments to be impartial, unbiased, and fully in line with COSHH regulations.
Our team of qualified surveyors have years of hands-on experience across multiple industries. They know exactly what to look for and how to ensure your business remains compliant without unnecessary disruption.
We understand that downtime costs money. That’s why we work around your production schedule, conducting inspections efficiently and professionally so your operations continue smoothly.
Book LEV InspectionWe make COSHH – LEV inspections & testing straightforward and hassle-free for local businesses.
Simply get in touch with our team, and we’ll arrange a time that works for you.
Our engineer surveyors visit your site and carry out thorough & in-service examinations with minimal disruption.
After each inspection, you’ll receive a clear, detailed report highlighting any defects and recommended actions.
We’ll manage your inspection schedule, reminding you before your next due date. Plus, you’ll have access to our online reporting portal, so your certificates are always at your fingertips.
Book LEV InspectionChoosing the right inspection provider makes all the difference. Here’s why Sleaford businesses trust SEIS:
From the engineering firms and food manufacturing to farms, schools, and garages, we understand the unique challenges businesses here face.
We provide inspections for:
Heavy industry
Education
Healthcare
Automotive
We pride ourselves on safety, compliance, and customer service—always putting your needs first.
Sleaford is named after the River Slea, which runs through the town and was central to its early development as a trading and milling settlement.
Although there is evidence of earlier Roman activity, Sleaford developed as a significant settlement during the Anglo-Saxon period.
The remains of Sleaford Castle were built in the 1100s as a fortified manor and still stand today as a historic landmark.
In the 19th century, Sleaford became an important centre for malting, supplying barley for brewing due to the surrounding fertile farmland.
Sleaford has hosted markets for centuries and continues to hold regular markets in the town centre.
Sleaford serves as the administrative centre for the North Kesteven district of Lincolnshire.
Drainage improvements in the surrounding Fenland during the 18th and 19th centuries significantly increased farming productivity around Sleaford.
Sleaford railway station connects the town to Lincoln, Nottingham, and Peterborough.
Seed processing, grain handling, and farming services remain important parts of Sleaford’s local economy.
Despite modern housing and development, Sleaford retains much of its historic character, including traditional streets, waterways, and period buildings.
Booking with SEIS is quick and easy:
✅ Call our friendly team on 0330 0438191
✅ Fill in our online booking form
✅ Get your inspection arranged around your schedule
We’ll handle the rest, ensuring your equipment is inspected thoroughly, your compliance is up to date, and your workforce is kept safe.
A LEV inspection under COSHH, or thorough examination, is a legally required examination of local exhaust ventilation systems & equipment to ensure it is safe, compliant, and fit for use.
COSHH Regulation 9 requires that LEV systems are examined and tested by a competent person at least:
In addition to these statutory intervals, more frequent examinations may be required:
Where the LEV system is heavily used or operates in harsh conditions
If changes are made to processes, materials, or equipment
Following repairs, modifications, or if performance issues are suspected
Only a competent and impartial person can perform COSHH – LEV inspections. At SEIS, our independent surveyors meet these requirements.
COSHH applies to;
Yes. Whether you run a large factory or a small garage, any business operating an LEV system, fume extraction system, or dust extraction system, must comply with COSHH2002 regulations.
Non-compliance can lead to fines, legal penalties, equipment downtime, and serious safety risks for staff.
No. SEIS works around your schedule to complete inspections efficiently, minimising downtime and disruption.
You’ll get a digital Report of Thorough Examination by email and access via our secure online portal.
Yes. We manage your compliance schedule and send reminders before your equipment is due for inspection.
Yes. Alongside Sleaford, we also serve clients across the whole of the Lincolnshire region, and nationally, across the whole of the UK too!
