Local Exhaust Ventilation

Local exhaust ventilation equipment (LEV) is widely used to control employees’ exposures at work to substances which are hazardous to health.  Both the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH) and the Control of Lead at Work Regulations 2002 (CLAW) require employers to ensure that thorough examination and testing of LEV is carried out at least every 14 months.

Although the thorough examination and testing of LEV is straightforward, it is time consuming and requires specialist equipment (and competence in its use).  Most employers choose, therefore, to engage consultants to carry out the work.

As an occupational hygienist with over 20 years experience, I can assist you in carrying out the examination and testing required by both COSHH and CLAW.  The records of the examinations and tests, which will of course comply with the requirements of the appropriate Approved Code of Practice, can be supplied as a hard copy or electronically.