McCarthy Environmental Ltd provides a comprehensive nationwide service and assessment of all Local Exhaust Ventilation Systems (LEV) to HSG258.
All our LEV examiners hold a current British Occupational Hygiene Society P601 Proficiency Certificate in Initial Appraisal and Through Examination and Testing of Local Exhaust Ventilation Systems.
These systems may include
- Dust Extraction SystemsFume Extraction Systems
- Wood Dust Extraction Systems
- Spray / Paint Booths
- Hivacuum Extraction Systems
- Vehicle Exhaust & Body Shop Extraction Systems
- Fume Extraction Systems
- Fume Cupboards
- Portable and Fixed Systems
Our service includes full certification to HSG258, recommendations and repairs to ensure full compliance with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Heath (COSHH) Regulations 2002 and to provide a safe working environment for all employees.
Risk assessments and method statements are available on request.
Please contact us with your specific requirements or we can arrange an on site survey of your systems.
What are the legal requirements?
HSG258 Section 10 Thorough examination and test details the frequency and requirements of LEV testing. The frequency of the tests should be annually but no more than 14 monthly and some processes such as metal grinding are more frequent. The examination and test should be carried out by a competent person or contractor.
The examination and test comprises of three stages.
- Thorough visual and structural examination
- Measure of technical performance
- Assess control effectiveness
Adequate LEV records and reports must be prepared and held for a minimum of 5 years.
A sample report is available from the HSE website www.hse.gov/lev
What if my system(s) do not comply with LEV regulations?
We will identify any defects with the system(s) and advise on any remedial works required. Where possible we will provide a quotation to carry out remedial works and to re-assess the system(s) on completion.
