It is essential to use local exhaust ventilation systems as a control measure to capture and transport harmful substances released from a production process before they enter a 工作场所 大气与环境. im体育APP provides a comprehensive range of LEV testing services across a range of extraction systems, in accordance with HSG258 guidelines, to help you make certain that the 工作场所 is safe and compliant.
What is Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) testing?
Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) Thorough Examination and Test (TExT) is a legal requirement under the HSE's Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations.
How often should local exhaust ventilation be checked?
根据COSHH规定, your equipment must be examined and tested at least once every 14 months to ensure compliance with health and safety standards. Some systems including shot blasting may require more frequent examination intervals such as 6-monthly. Test reports often form part of a company's insurance requirements and are essential to avoid prosecution, 保险失效, 员工疾病.
What are the legal requirements for LEV testing?
Under the Health and Safety Executive guidance HSG258 Controlling 工作中的空气污染物, a guide to local exhaust ventilation, it is the employer's responsibility to know and understand:
- the parts of the local exhaust ventilation system and its function
- how to use the local exhaust ventilation system
- 如何识别损坏的部件
- that the local exhaust ventilation system is delivering its design performance and is effectively controlling emissions and exposure.
我们的LEV测试能力
im体育APP performs LEV testing and examination, undertaken by qualified 职业卫生法规 holding the BOHS proficiency module P601 or higher BOHS qualification. The tests typically involve the following three stages:
- Stage 1 - a thorough visual examination
- Stage 2 - a measurement of the technical performance
- Stage 3 - assessment of the local exhaust ventilation system's control effectiveness
Our experts test all makes of fume and dust extraction equipment and produce a detailed examination and test report for each system in line with HSE guidance. The reports consist of an executive summary, 优先行动计划摘要, and a detail of the system that provides effective control of airborne contaminants.
Specialist expertise and 调试 of new LEV systems
im体育APP has extensive specialist experience in testing, examining, and 调试 LEV systems. 关键技术经理持有P601, P602, and P604 qualifications meaning we are also fully trained in the design, 绩效评估, 调试, 以及LEV系统的管理.
We are accustomed to liaising with all LEV project stakeholders including installers, particularly where modifications are required for improvement. We have contributors to the Institute of Local Exhaust Ventilation Engineers (ILEVE) forum.
im体育APP优势
im体育APP provides a comprehensive range of Local Exhaust Ventilation testing services across a range of extraction systems, in accordance with HSG258 guidelines. We help you make certain that your employees are protected and your 工作场所 is safe and compliant with COSHH regulations.
我们的高素质 职业卫生法规 hold the BOHS proficiency module P601 or higher BOHS qualification and have over 20 years of experience in delivering LEV testing.
To arrange LEV testing on your site, or if you have any further questions, please im体育APP.
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