COSHH 2002 · Yorkshire

LEV testing and certification in Doncaster

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

Doncaster's engineering, rail and logistics sites run extraction to keep dust, fume and exhaust out of the air. COSHH treats that local exhaust ventilation as a control measure, and Regulation 9 requires it to be thoroughly examined and tested at least every 14 months.

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Independent & impartial
Competent engineer surveyors
Reports issued promptly

Extraction we test

Doncaster, 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 Doncaster businesses

The examination is judged on capture at the source, whatever the contaminant, because that is what protects people. We measure capture velocity at each hood, airflow and duct velocities, and the condition of filters and fans, comparing the readings to the design figures and HSG258.

The range of what LEV controls is wide: welding fume, wood and grinding dust, solvent vapour, mist, and even diesel engine exhaust, which is itself a substance hazardous to health and a recognised carcinogen captured by tailpipe or overhead extraction in depots. Each is tested against what its system needs to achieve, not a single generic figure.

How it works

Booking your LEV test in Doncaster

We start at the process, take readings at every hood and along the ducts, and check the fan and any filter or air cleaner. You receive a clear report with a verdict at each point, photographs, any remedial actions and the date the next test is due.

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Get in touch
Tell us about the extraction on your Doncaster 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 Doncaster and nearby

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

DoncasterArmthorpeThorneStainforthRossingtonBawtryBarnby DunKirk SandallCantleyGoole

Other inspections in Doncaster

Related compliance for Doncaster businesses

Many sites need more than one statutory regime. If you use lifting gear, pressure systems, work equipment or extraction in Doncaster, 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 Doncaster?

Yes, our P601 engineer surveyors cover Doncaster and the surrounding Yorkshire towns, from a single extraction unit to depot-wide systems. Call 0330 043 8191 and we will arrange a visit around your operation.

How soon can you get to Doncaster?

We cover Doncaster and the wider Yorkshire area, usually on site within a few working days and faster for a failed system. Call 0330 043 8191 to book a visit around your operation.

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 Doncaster?

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