Industrial Dust Control
Design – Manufacture – Installation – Service – Spares
Industrial Dust Control
Design – Manufacture – Installation – Service – Spares
Every employer has a legal responsibility to ensure their staff is not exposed to dangerous dust emissions at work.
LEV inspection and testing must be done by qualified engineers who knows what they’re doing and, importantly, understands how the Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) systems function.
Pennaire Filtration’s expert LEV testing services are delivered by a team of British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS) P601 certified engineers with the know-how to conduct thorough inspections, report with precision, and make actionable recommendations for all types of industrial settings.
Dust, fumes, and airborne particles need to be properly controlled to reduce any risk to workers’ health, which is why a regular LEV Thorough Examination and Test (TExT) helps to maintain a safe working environment.
Not only does it check that extraction systems are operating effectively, but it provides essential protection for on-site employees and helps businesses avoid the costly consequences of not meeting their legal obligations.
Our LEV test report will provide a comprehensive overview of your system’s performance, including:
Want to understand more about our LEV test reporting? Contact a team member today.
Workplaces with Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) systems designed to prevent or control dust emissions must comply with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) 2002 (specifically, Section 9).
Under COSHH Regulation 9, businesses in the UK must arrange a thorough examination and test of their LEV equipment at least once every 14 months, and a record of every LEV test must be kept for at least five years. Although, Pennaire recommend LEV testing every 12 months with LEV inspections every 6 months.
It should also include details of any repairs carried out because of an LEV inspection.
This approach is informed by the principles of LEV design and operation from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), published in ‘HSG258 Controlling airborne contaminants at work: A guide to local exhaust ventilation (LEV)’. However, it must be noted that these are guidelines. Every LEV system should be treated individually and require it’s own design and engineering.
COSHH-certified LEV testing from Pennaire Filtration provides peace of mind that your extraction systems are working as they should and ensure that you remain fully compliant with the relevant regulations.
Our team of engineers provides LEV testing services across multiple sectors where compliance is essential, including:
Typically, a full LEV inspection can be completed in one day, but can vary depending on the size of your system. Some larger sites, or more complicated systems, can sometimes require up to a week.
We conduct LEV extraction testing, check airflow, inspect filters, and verify the system meets regulatory standards. Not only this, a full inspection of the extraction hoods & system design to determine if they are suitable for the application and process. LEV is NOT a one size fits all.
Our report will provide clear recommendations to bring your system back into compliance. Our detailed reports allow you to understand everything you need to know regarding your system. If it’s working as it should, if it’s effective and designed correctly, how to get the most out of your LEV system, if improvements or modifications are needed, and what is needed.
BOHS P601 refers to the qualification for thorough examination and testing of LEV systems, ensuring engineers are competent and qualified to safely assess LEV systems.
Yes, under COSHH, all extraction systems must undergo a LEV Thorough Examination and Test (TExT).
Minimum statutory requirement is every 14 months, but Pennaire recommends annual checks, with inspection done every 6 months as part of preventative maintenance.
Not legally, unless you are fully qualified. Our LEV inspection and testing services ensure compliance.
Your LEV test report should be retained for inspection and audit purposes for at least five years.
Yes, we can provide LEV extraction testing for any compliant system.
Our process is designed to minimise disruption to your business where possible.
Failure to comply can lead to regulatory penalties, employee health risks, and potential business liability that can be costly and can lead to prosecution of your company by the HSE. Testing the Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) system that it is working correctly along with preventative maintenance and regular inspections, testing safe guards your company from costly repairs.
Ensure your workplace stays safe and compliant; contact Pennaire to schedule your LEV test or to discuss your requirements with one of our expert engineers.
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