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C.O.S.H.H. Inspection, Maintenance and Testing of LEV Systems

Contact Us for a Free, No Obligation quote for LEV Testing. We operate nationwide throughout the U.K.

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We at 1 2 1 Health and Safety Services Ltd operate a dedicated team of Inspection Engineers trained specifically to test or service & test any system of Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) whether supplied and installed by ourselves or other installations and equipment of a similar nature irrespective of its origin.

The current legislation regarding the testing of LEV systems (which includes vehicle exhaust, dust and weld fume extraction systems etc.) may be summarised as follows:

Regulation 9 of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health 1999 Act states that "every employer who provides any control measure to prevent exposure of an employee to a substance hazardous to health, shall ensure that it is maintained in an efficient state, in efficient working order and in good repair" in addition, where engineering controls are provided, the employer shall ensure that thorough examinations and tests are carried out and a suitable record of these be kept and made available for at least 5 years.

In the case of local exhaust ventilation plant (LEV) the examinations and tests must be performed at least once every 14 months. (In certain circumstances this period is reduced to every 6 months e.g. where metallic dust is being controlled).

In recognising that this requirement places a substantial burden on our clients, since vehicle exhaust extraction, weld fume and dust extraction systems etc. all fall within this category, 1 2 1 Health and Safety Services Ltd offer to perform the statutory tests and inspections on our client's behalf.

Our skilled and experienced personnel are operational throughout the U.K and are experts in all types of LEV installations, from small workshops and garages to large industrial and commercial premises. We are able to offer our clients tailored services with contract periods to suit individual requirements. This offer extends to any item of LEV equipment supplied and or installed by 1 2 1 Health and Safety Services Ltd or other installation and equipment of a similar nature irrespective of its origin.

Each Test and Inspection includes:

The setting up of an LEV record for each item of plant. Each record to contain all the necessary information required to comply with the regulation including:

  • Nature of the hazard
  • Name and address of Employer responsible for plant.
  • Identification and location of LEV plant, process and hazardous substance controlled.
  • Date of last thorough examination and test.
  • Conditions at time of test.
  • Current performance.
  • Test methods employed.
  • Date of the examination and test.
  • Name, designation and employer of testing officer.
  • Authentication by testing officer.
  • Details if any of repairs carried out.
  • The performance of the necessary thorough inspection and testing to complete the test record.
  • Comprehensive report including recommendations as may be required to bring system back to its original intended performance.

Minor adjustments and repairs to the LEV plant which can be undertaken at the time of the inspection. (Including a maximum of I hour allocated for this purpose). Subject to prior authorisation by our client, any materials and spares used will be charged separately at current prices in effect at that time.

In the event of a system being found to be inoperable or in need of major rectification such that it cannot be tested, a full report will be submitted together with an estimate of the cost of refurbishment.

This web site provides an outline of our products and services, however, for further information please follow the link through the menu to the left of the page to contact us or alternatively phone, fax or write to us, details are on the contact us page.

On completion of any repair work by 1 2 1 Health and Safety Services Ltd personnel a re-test to be performed free of charge.

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