What a Swansea 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 Swansea
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.
Lincweld Industrial Supplies Ltd
Swansea
4 miles away
Lincweld Industrial Supplies provides professional LEV testing services throughout Wales, helping businesses maintain safe working environments, comply with leg...
ESP Environmental Ltd
Llanelli
8 miles away
Family run asbestos and occupational hygiene surveyors. Asbestos Surveys Air Quality Monitoring Legionella Risk Assessments Water Sampling LEV Noise at Work Jap...
Weldserv UK Ltd
Maesteg
12 miles away
Founded in 2007, Weldserv UK Ltd specializes in comprehensive support for the welding industry. As an authorized service center for top brands like ESAB and Lin...
Vector Compliance Ltd
Bridgend
12 miles away
With over 80 years of combined experience, Vector offers comprehensive building and H&S compliance services to clients in the South West of England and Wales, b...
DW-AIR Ltd
Swansea
13 miles away
Ventilation Services, Ventilation Specialist, Ductwork Installation, Ventilation Maintenance; Servicing, LEV Testing, Smoke & Fire damper control inspection & t...
Workplace Inspections Ltd
Pontyclun
25 miles away
We are a leading independent Inspection Company carrying out statutory and non-statutory thorough examinations on Plant-Associated with workplace activities. We...
Occhnet Ltd
Carmarthenshire
28 miles away
Occhnet are professional occupational hygiene consultants with over 20 years' experience. We provide a range of training courses including COSHH training.
Environmental Compliance Limited
Pontypridd
29 miles away
We currently have an opportunity for an LEV Testing Technician to join our Team.
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LEV testing questions for Swansea
How many LEV testers are listed near Swansea?
This page lists 8 testers within 50 km of Swansea. Check with each company that it covers your workplace.
How far do the listed testers near Swansea travel?
The testers listed near Swansea 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 Swansea?
COSHH regulations set the general interval at least once every 14 months, or at the shorter interval in Schedule 4 for its specified processes.