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Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) Inspection

A Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) Inspection is a critical assessment designed to ensure all extraction systems, hoods, ducts, and filtration units are operating effectively and in full compliance with current regulations. Completing regular LEV inspections demonstrates your business’s commitment to employee health, legal compliance, and proactive risk management – trusted by clients, partners, and regulators across manufacturing, engineering, laboratory, and industrial sectors. With robust LEV management, you reduce the risk of hazardous airborne contaminants, protect your workforce, and maintain operational reliability. Compliancy Group guides you through every step – making LEV compliance clear, practical, and a genuine business advantage.

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
Benjamin Franklin

Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) Inspection

We understand the complexities of LEV system standards, inspection routines, and regulatory requirements. Our team brings hands-on experience with statutory assessments, best practice checks, and industry-specific solutions.

No one-size-fits-all here. Whether you need initial inspections, ongoing monitoring, documentation support, or compliance advice, our services are fully customised to your operations. We offer flexible support packages—from essential guidance to comprehensive on-site consultancy.

We work exclusively with UKAS-accredited certification bodies and maintain a 100% pass rate for compliance assessments. Our clients trust us to deliver results that stand up to audit and regulatory scrutiny—helping you achieve, maintain, and leverage LEV compliance for business growth.

Compliance shouldn’t slow you down. We help you build safer workplaces, reduce risk, and improve operational efficiency—so you can focus on your core business.

You’ll work directly with our expert team, including leadership involvement from our CEO. We pride ourselves on responsive communication, clear guidance, and ongoing support throughout your compliance journey.

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LEV Inspection Benefits for Your Business

Demonstrate compliance to secure contracts and reassure clients or insurers.

Show your commitment to workplace air quality, legal responsibilities, and industry standards.

Minimise the risk of airborne contaminant exposure, health issues, and costly liabilities.

Enhance your standing as a responsible and trusted organisation.

Regular inspections and compliance checks foster a culture of ongoing safety and operational excellence.

Unlock New Opportunities

Boost Credibility

Strengthen Reputation

Strengthen Reputation

Drive Continuous Improvement

Benefits of Compliancy Group Services

From initial inspection to ongoing support, our team ensures you’re always prepared and confident.

We streamline compliance processes, freeing up your team to focus on core business activities.

Services are tailored to your specific business needs, not generic templates.

Ongoing support, training, and regulatory updates keep your business compliant long after inspection.

Our 100% compliance pass rate and exclusive partnerships with UKAS-accredited bodies mean you’re in safe hands.

Expert Guidance at Every Step

Time & Resource Savings

Customised Solutions

Relevant Certifications & Accreditations

FAQ's - Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) Inspection

LEV systems must be thoroughly examined and tested at least every 14 months by law.

Yes, under COSHH Regulations, LEV testing is legally required to ensure the system is effective and safe.

LEV is an extraction system that removes airborne contaminants—like dust, fumes, vapours, and gases—from workplace air to protect workers’ health.

This frequency ensures the system remains in good repair and continues to operate efficiently, as required by regulations.

An LEV assessment measures how efficiently contaminants are removed from the air. It must be done annually by a registered Hygiene Technician.

The hood is the crucial component, as it captures contaminants at the source and is typically positioned close to the process.

To remove dust, fumes, and vapours from the work area, keeping operators safe by extracting contaminants away from their breathing zone.

Poor worker training or incorrect use—such as placing the hood too far from the source—can significantly reduce system efficiency.

Yes, LEV inspections and testing are mandatory under COSHH, including documentation checks, system inspection, and airflow/alarm status checks.