COSHH 2002 · Tyne and Wear

LEV testing and certification in Sunderland

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

Two-pack paints made isocyanates the biggest cause of occupational asthma in Britain, and Sunderland sprays at industrial scale. When the hazard is a sensitiser, booth and LEV performance stop being paperwork, and the COSHH 14 month test becomes the proof that protection is real.

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

Extraction we test

Sunderland, Tyne and Wear

  • 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 Sunderland businesses

Extraction across the city's manufacturing serves spray and coating processes in vehicle and component finishing, weld fume capture on fabrication and production lines, and the dust and workshop LEV of the wider estates, every system under COSHH Regulation 9 and its fixed examination clock.

Sensitisers change the stakes, not the method. The thorough examination still measures airflow and capture against design and HSG258 benchmarks, but with isocyanates the numbers guard against a hazard where one bad exposure can sensitise for life, and booth clearance, the time before it is safe to lift a visor after spraying stops, must reflect measured reality rather than habit. We test spray processes with exactly that weight on the readings, and report a pass or fail per booth and hood with the evidence behind each verdict.

Spray booths for two-pack systems
Booth clearance and airflow proof
Weld fume capture on lines
Workshop dust and fume LEV
How it works

Booking your LEV test in Sunderland

Tell us what you spray and where. We measure booths and extraction against design, verify clearance behaviour honestly and report a pass or fail per unit with actions and the next date.

  • 1

    Get in touch

    Tell us about the extraction on your Sunderland 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.

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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 Sunderland and nearby

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

SunderlandWashingtonHoughton-le-SpringHetton-le-HoleRyhopeSouthwick
Other inspections in Sunderland

Related compliance for Sunderland businesses

Many sites need more than one statutory regime. If you use lifting gear, pressure systems, work equipment or extraction in Sunderland, 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 Sunderland?
Yes. We test LEV across Sunderland and the wider Tyne and Wear area, covering spray booths and line extraction. Call us to arrange a visit.
How quickly can you visit Sunderland?
A Sunderland 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 Sunderland?

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

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