The Health and Safety Executive mandates LEV testing to ensure dust, fume, and ventilation systems effectively remove hazardous particles as intended.
As per the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), the testing of your LEV (Local Exhaust Ventilation) systems is a mandatory activity to ensure that you’re dust extraction, fume extraction and ventilation systems are working as initially intended and are still removing hazardous and/ or toxic particles from the air, effectively.
Full inspection and testing reports cover every aspect of each system tested, using tindle lamps and equipment calibrated every year to ensure accurate records for our customers. Don’t allow your industry to be at risk.
From this we will report our findings and costs for the work required to bring your system back to design parameters. We will costs for labour materials and installation access etc, depending upon your requirements, should you simply require a set of replacement filters we can supply spares only for your own staff to install should you prefer.
LEV testing plays a crucial role in maintaining a safe and compliant working environment. It ensures your systems meet health and safety legislation and adhere to the requirements of your company’s insurance policies. Regular testing is essential to verify that your dust, fume, and ventilation systems continue to function as intended, effectively removing harmful particles from the air.
If your systems are upgraded, relocated, or serviced in any way, testing afterwards is a must to guarantee they still operate safely and efficiently. By working with RPL, we can create a tailored LEV testing plan that fits your needs, ensuring you stay compliant and your workplace remains a safe environment for everyone.
Our LEV tests strictly follow HSE guidance and our methodology to ensure your systems are safe, effective, and compliant.
We start with a thorough visual and structural check to confirm the system is clean, well-maintained, and in good working order. Key components like ducts, filters, fan belts, and alarms are inspected for functionality.
Next, we review the system’s performance against commissioning benchmarks through detailed checks and tests. Finally, we assess its control effectiveness to ensure it continues to protect against airborne contaminants, keeping your workplace safe.
The duration of an LEV test depends on factors such as the number of systems, the complexity of your setup, and the testing requirements. Tests can take anywhere from a few hours to a full day. If you’d like to understand how this affects your operations, reach out to our experts for tailored advice.
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Why choose RPL for LEV testing & servicing?
At RPL Limited, our LEV engineers are qualified with OHS P601 Proficiency Module: Initial appraisal and thorough examination and testing of LEV systems. BOHS P602 Proficiency Module: Basic design principles of LEV systems.
Since the publication by Health and Safety Executive (HSE) of HSG 258 ‘Controlling Airborne Contaminants at Work – a guide to local exhaust ventilation (LEV)’ many diligent industry owners are insisting that LEV work is only undertaken by engineers who have attained suitable training courses to ensure their systems fall within legislative guidelines.
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Frequently asked questions about LEV testing
Take a look at the most commonly asked questions, hopefully we give you the answer you’re looking for.
We recommend that your equipment is tested regularly, usually, every year.
The test comes under COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) Law.
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