COSHH 2002 · Yorkshire

LEV testing and certification in Castleford

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

Castleford's food, manufacturing and logistics sites use extraction to control the dust, fume and mist their processes release. A thorough examination and test confirms that control is still adequate, which COSHH requires at least every 14 months and more often for higher-risk work.

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

Extraction we test

Castleford, Yorkshire

  • 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 Castleford businesses

Not every system is on the same clock: COSHH Schedule 4 sets shorter intervals for specific high-risk processes, and HSG258 may call for monthly or six-monthly testing where the risk is greater. We work to the right interval for your process, then measure capture velocity, airflow, duct velocities and filter and fan condition against the design and HSG258.

The examination treats each extraction point on its own merits, whether it serves welding fume, fine dust, vapour or mist. The aim throughout is simple: confirm the contaminant is captured at source so exposure stays under control.

How it works

Booking your LEV test in Castleford

A visit follows the same disciplined route every time: map the extraction points, measure each one, and check the system through to the fan and discharge. You receive a clear report with a verdict at each point, photographs, any remedial actions and the next test date.

  • 1

    Get in touch

    Tell us about the extraction on your Castleford 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 Castleford and nearby

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

CastlefordKnottingleyFerrybridgeGlasshoughtonAllerton Bywater
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Related compliance for Castleford businesses

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

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COSHH FAQs

LEV testing and certification: common questions

Can you provide LEV testing in Castleford?
Yes, our P601 engineer surveyors cover Castleford and the surrounding Yorkshire towns, for single units or full multi-hood systems. Call 0330 043 8191 and we will book a visit to suit your production.
Do you cover sites near Castleford?
Yes, we work right across Yorkshire, so we can normally reach Castleford within a few working days. Call 0330 043 8191 and we will arrange a time that fits 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 Castleford?

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

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