LEV Testing

Testing your paint plant extraction system in accordance with COSHH regulations

Thorough Examination and Test

LEV Testing (Local Exhaust Ventilation) or Thorough Examination and Test are the terms given to plant which incorporates any form of extraction that is provided to control contamination in the workplace.

It is a requirement under regulation 9 of COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) that thorough examination and tests are carried out at least once every 14 months.

Premiere Servicing have P601 trained engineers that specialise in the paint finishing industry where there are many forms of LEV, such as dry filter spray booths, water wash booths, powder booths, paint mix rooms, flash off areas and oven extract systems.

All Premiere engineers follow the HSE (Health and Safety Executive) guidelines when carrying out LEV testing.

What’s involved in a thorough examination and test?

The tests are varied depending on the type of LEV being thoroughly examined, typically the following tests would be carried out:

Premiere favicon A complete integrity examination of the plant to ensure it’s functioning as intended.

Premiere favicon Inspecting the condition of all fan belts on any belt driven fans

Premiere favicon Measuring extract velocities and comparing to guideline figures

Premiere favicon Measuring In-Duct velocities using pitot tubes

Premiere favicon Measuring differential pressures across fans and filters

Premiere favicon Noise and light level checks

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Premiere favicon Observation of use to ensure the plant is being used as intended

All our equipment used whilst conducting LEV tests are inspected and calibrated as per manufacturer recommendations.