COSHH
LEV Inspection & Test
The main legislation concerning LEV Examinations is The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health 2002 (CoSHH).
COSHH Info
- GSB Inspections can carry out LEV inspections and testing.
Regulation 9 of COSHH requires a competent person to carry out a thorough Local Exhaust Ventilation inspection.
Employers are required to assess the risk associated with using hazardous substances and eliminate the risk where possible.
To meet the requirements of this regulation, employers are required to ensure that Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) is Thoroughly Examined and Tested by a competent person.
The frequency of the examination and COSHH testing ranges from 1 month to 12 months depending on the substance being controlled.
If you require further information on LEV system inspections and test frequencies, please get in touch:
Examples of Equipment Which Require LEV Testing
- Dust – Wood dust, Mechanical cutting dust, Abrasive blasting dust.
- Fume – Paint fume, Exhaust fume, welding fume, Soldering fume, Molten Metal fume.
- Mist – Metal working fluid, Lubricants, Paints, Degreasing and stripping fluids.
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