What a Northampton LEV test covers
LEV testing checks that your extraction still controls exposure to airborne contaminants as intended. For employers using it to control hazardous substances, thorough examination and testing is a legal requirement under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002. COSHH regulations set the general interval at least once every 14 months, or at the shorter interval in Schedule 4 for its specified processes. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidance HSG258 describes a visual inspection, a review of technical performance and an assessment of control effectiveness. This covers the LEV system as it is used, including how employees position the hoods and carry out the work. Measurements alone need to be considered alongside those observations. Read the LEV testing regulations guide for the duty and shorter intervals.
Choose a competent person with relevant knowledge, skills and practical experience of LEV systems like yours. Give them your commissioning report, user manual, logbook and previous findings where available. These help establish how the LEV system should perform and whether it has changed. Tell the examiner about new processes, different materials or altered ductwork before the visit. Arrange safe access and discuss safety risks and how normal work can be observed during the examination. Ask for a written scope and a clear record of the results, including defects and the action needed. Keep that record, or a suitable summary, available for at least five years from the date it was made. Read the findings and act on them. To support a compliant workplace, maintain effective control between visits and record routine checks and repairs. The LEV testing cost guide explains what to include when asking companies to price the work.
Testers covering Northampton
Discuss testing standards using HSG258 and ask for evidence of any BOHS P601 qualification claimed. LevHQ does not verify qualifications or certify listed testers as compliant.
McCarthy Environmental
Northampton
3 miles away
With over 20 years of experience, McCarthy Environmental Ltd have built an enviable reputation as a nationwide specialist provider of air pollution control solu...
LEVE-TECH Engineering LTD
Northamptonshire
4 miles away
LEV (Local Exhaust Ventilation). Extraction Services. Installation, Commissioning, Testing, Project Design and Project Management.
Combined Air Limited
Wellingborough
8 miles away
Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) testing specialists. BOHS qualified engineers providing HSG258 compliant thorough examination and test (TExT) services to meet C...
MCG Environmental Engineering Ltd
Daventry
14 miles away
MCG Environmental Engineering have over 20 years experience in the Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) industry. We are able to provide a comprehensive range of ser...
Oakley Design
Rugby
19 miles away
SUPPLY & INSTALLATION OF NEDERMAN & KEMPER FUME & DUST EXTRACTION SYSTEMS, HIRE OF PORTABLE LEV EQUIPMENT, COSHH TESTING, SERVICE & REPAIR
28 miles away
Dust and Fume Control Solutions
Element
Luton
28 miles away
Luton laboratory is one of the UK’s leading MCERTS and UKAS accredited (EA "approved") stack emissions testing facilities. In addition, we offer occupational hy...
Woodwork Dust Control Co Ltd
Aylesbury
29 miles away
Complete wood waste extraction service to all timber industries across the UK. Our units range from mobile single filter extractors to substantial external bagg...
LEV Testing Leicester
Leicester
31 miles away
LEV testing and Air Sampling are services that we specialise in. We have a team of experienced, P601 & P602 qualified, LEV engineers, with all of the skills, ex...
31 miles away
Specialising in Proof Load Testing, Pressure Testing and conducting statutory Health & Safety inspections on LOLER, PUWER, PSSR (pressure systems/vessels), LEV...
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LEV testing questions for Northampton
How many LEV testers are listed near Northampton?
This page lists 10 testers within 50 km of Northampton. Check with each company that it covers your workplace.
How far do the listed testers near Northampton travel?
The testers listed near Northampton have service radii of 80 km from their own locations. Confirm travel to your postcode directly with the tester.
How often is LEV testing required in Northampton?
COSHH regulations set the general interval at least once every 14 months, or at the shorter interval in Schedule 4 for its specified processes.