COSHH 2002 · Yorkshire

LEV testing and certification in Rotherham

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

Rotherham's steel and advanced manufacturing sites run extraction over welding, grinding and machining processes. A thorough examination and test confirms that extraction is controlling exposure, and where it falls short COSHH expects the problem to be put right, not noted and left.

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

Extraction we test

Rotherham, 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 Rotherham businesses

A test that fails is not the end of the story but the start of the fix: the report sets out exactly why, whether it is low airflow, a worn fan, a blocked duct or a poorly placed hood. We measure capture velocity, airflow and duct velocities and filter and fan condition against the design and HSG258, so the cause is identified rather than guessed.

Once the remedial work is done we can return to re-test and confirm the system controls exposure again. That cycle applies to any contaminant, from welding fume and grinding dust to mist and vapour.

How it works

Booking your LEV test in Rotherham

We measure what the system delivers, compare it to its design, and spell out any remedial work clearly. The report records a verdict at each point, photographs and the next due date, and we can re-test once repairs are complete.

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    Get in touch

    Tell us about the extraction on your Rotherham 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 Rotherham and nearby

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

RotherhamMaltbyWath-upon-DearneSwintonRawmarshDinningtonKiveton ParkThurcroftBramley
Other inspections in Rotherham

Related compliance for Rotherham businesses

Many sites need more than one statutory regime. If you use lifting gear, pressure systems, work equipment or extraction in Rotherham, 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 Rotherham?
Yes, our P601 engineer surveyors cover Rotherham and the surrounding Yorkshire towns, from single welding-bay extraction to full systems. Call 0330 043 8191 and we will arrange a visit around your work.
How soon can you get to Rotherham?
We cover Rotherham and the wider Yorkshire area, usually on site within a few working days and faster for a failed system. Call 0330 043 8191 to arrange a visit.
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 Rotherham?

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

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