by Zach Greaves | Nov 25, 2019 | COSHH Air Monitoring, Industry News, Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV)
Welding Fumes Enforcement ExpectationsAs a result of the HSE Change in Enforcement Expectations for Welding Fumes released in February 2019, there has accordingly been a revision of the COSHH advice to ensure that any welding fume released is adequately...
by Craig Batty | Dec 18, 2018 | Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV)
Is LEV Testing Required if we’ve made changes to the System? Your LEV equipment needs to be tested every 14 months by a trusted professional. But what happens if you need to make a change to it in the intervening months? An increase in your business’...
by Craig Batty | Nov 28, 2018 | Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV)
Why is Regular LEV Testing so Important? Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) systems are used to reduce the risk of human exposure to harmful airborne substances. In industries where particulates are released into the air, LEV systems can create an effective safety...
by ricky | Sep 12, 2017 | Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV)
Yes, LEV testing is required to that part of the system, after any changes to the system, whether improvements made to the system or failures revealed on the test. This is required to be inspected by competent LEV technicians to ensure that it is up to standard. This...
by ricky | Sep 12, 2017 | Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV)
Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) is a control measure that aims to reduce or minimise exposure to hazardous substances, so regular testing is necessary. The COSHH Regulations 2002 (as amended) oblige companies to have their LEV systems that are in place to control...
