Local Exhaust Ventilation Testing Service 

Ensure compliance and safeguard the well-being of your workforce with Operational’s Local Exhaust Ventilation Thorough Examination and Testing Service. 

Non-compliant local exhaust ventilation systems pose various risks, including increased exposure to harmful substances for workers, potential respiratory health issues, and regulatory penalties. 

Operational’s Local Exhaust Ventilation testing service ensures adherence to ventilation regulations and contributes to a healthier work environment. 

COSHH Regulation 9 and HSG258 

Under the Health and Safety Executive’s Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations, Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) testing is a legal requirement in the UK.  

Every employer providing extraction equipment to control substances hazardous to health must examine and test this equipment to comply with Regulation 9 of the COSHH Regulations and HSE Guide HSG258, “Controlling airborne contaminants at work – a guide to LEV.”  

All LEV equipment must be inspected and tested by a competent person at least every 14 months to ensure the working environment exposes employees to no unnecessary risks. 

Operational will evaluate the effectiveness of your LEV system, ensuring full compliance with HSG258 and COSHH regulations by: 

• Conducting a thorough visual examination to verify the LEV is in efficient working order, in good repair, and in a clean condition. 

• Measuring and examining the technical performance of the LEV system to check conformity with commissioning or other sources of relevant information. 

Documenting LEV compliance: 

Following the site visit, a concise report will be generated for each of your LEV systems, aligned with HSG258 guidance.  

The Thorough Examination and Test (TExT) report details key information for compliance, such as examination dates, LEV identification, operating conditions, system layout, condition assessment, performance evaluation methods, test results, operator feedback, and any necessary repairs or adjustments carried out by the examiner. 

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