Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) Testing & Compliance Services

Protect Your People.

Prove Your Compliance.

Improve Your Performance.

We provide professional Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) Thorough Examination & Testing services to ensure your systems operate safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with UK legislation.

Whether a personal solder extract unit or a large scale exhaust system serving multiple work benches, we can ensure your system is safe, working and legal.

Fully Qualified & Accredited

Accreditation:
BOHS P601 Certificate Holder
(Thorough Examination & Testing of Local Exhaust Ventilation Systems)

This qualification allows us to competently examine, test, and certify LEV systems in accordance with regulatory requirements.

What We Do

Thorough Examination & Testing (TExT)

We carry out comprehensive inspections and performance testing of:

Solder fume extraction units
Laser engraving extraction systems
Downdraught benches
Dust extraction booths
Mobile extraction arms
Filtration and recirculation units
Smoke generation

All testing is completed using calibrated instruments including:

Hot wire and vane anemometers
Pitot tube and manometer
Tyndall illumination (dust lamp) for visual containment verification

What You Receive:

A full TExT report
Full range of quantitative and qualitative testing, ensuring compliance with HSG258
Safety, general use, operator advice and compliance advice
Maintenance advice and recommendations

Compliance With CoSHH Regulation 9

Under CoSHH Regulation 9 (ACOP Paragraph 164):

All LEV systems must be thoroughly examined and tested at intervals not exceeding 14 months (or more frequently depending on process risk).

We ensure your business:

Meets statutory examination frequency requirements
Maintains compliant documentation
Retains legally required records (minimum 5 years)
Demonstrates due diligence during inspections

HSG258 Performance Standards

We assess systems against HSE recommended capture velocities, including:

We also verify correct duct transport velocities depending on contaminant type (dust, fume, vapour).

Beyond Testing – We Support Ongoing Compliance

Documentation Guidance

We advise on and support:

Commissioning reports
User manuals
LEV logbooks
Inspection checklists
Maintenance schedules

Regular Inspection Advice

We provide clear guidance for weekly operator checks including:

Hood positioning
Filter condition
Duct integrity
Airflow indicator status
Early fault detection

Example: Solder Fume Extraction Best Practice

We provide practical operator guidance such as:

Correct capture distances
Maintaining breathing zone separation
Post-process extraction run time
Proper hose usage (no debris vacuuming)

Clear labelling and visual indicators can be implemented to ensure consistent compliance.

Why Choose Us?

✔ BOHS P601 Qualified Examiner
✔ HSG258 Compliant Testing
✔ CoSHH Regulation 9 Certified Reports
✔ Detailed Technical Measurements
✔ Clear Actionable Recommendations
✔ Practical Operator Guidance
✔ Support With Logbooks & Documentation
✔ Friendly, Professional Service

Industries We Support:

Electronics manufacturing
Repair & refurbishment facilities
Engineering workshops
Laboratories
Laser processing facilities
Dust-producing industrial environments

Ensure your extraction systems:

Capture hazardous substances effectively
Protect employee health
Meet legal requirements
Maintain audit readiness
Operate at designed performance

Local Exhaust Ventilation Testing Done Properly.
Compliance You Can Trust. Protection You Can Measure.