Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in Gloucestershire

Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) captures dust, fume, vapour or mist at the source, such as a welding bench, saw or spray booth, before workers breathe it in. We design and install LEV and arrange the thorough examination and test that COSHH requires at least every 14 months.

If you are anywhere in Gloucestershire, send the postcode and a few photos and we will tell you what we would recommend. Towns we cover include Cirencester, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud and Kingswood.

LEV in Gloucestershire at a glance

Area: Gloucestershire
Towns listed: 15, largest Gloucester
Postcode districts: GL16, GL50, GL52, BS32, BS35 and GL1
Price region: South West
Survey: Charged visit, price agreed first

How we do it

Under the COSHH Regulations, employers using LEV to control exposure must keep it maintained and have it thoroughly examined and tested, at least every 14 months under COSHH regulation 9 (more often for some processes), with records kept for at least five years. HSE guidance HSG258 sets out how LEV should be designed, commissioned and tested. We install extraction arms, hoods, booths, ductwork and fans, set them up to the capture velocities the process needs, and provide commissioning information and user checks so operators know the system is working day to day.

Booths and hoods

Enclosing hoods and spray or mixing booths.

Thorough examination and test

Statutory testing with a written report.

Fume extraction arms

Articulated arms for welding and soldering benches.

Guide prices in Gloucestershire

Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) guide prices in Gloucestershire
Work	Guide price
LEV thorough examination and test with written report (per system)	£205–£410 + VAT
LEV design and install: extraction arm, booth or hood, ductwork and fan (per system)	£2,550–£9,300 + VAT

South West rates shown. Prices exclude VAT. The fixed price is confirmed in writing after we have seen the job.

When to get it looked at

A new process or workstation
HSE or insurer action points
Operators unsure if the system works

Rules in England

HSE guidance HSG258 covers LEV design and testing, with thorough examination at least every 14 months for most systems.

How the job runs

Assess
Design
Install
Commission
Test

Towns we cover in Gloucestershire

Questions about local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in Gloucestershire

Which towns in Gloucestershire do you cover?

All of Gloucestershire, including Cirencester, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud and Kingswood. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.

Who can carry out LEV testing?

The examination and test must be done by a competent person; many testers hold the BOHS P601 qualification. We confirm who carries out your test when we book it.

What is HSG258?

HSG258 is HSE's guidance on controlling airborne contaminants at work, covering the design, commissioning and testing of LEV.

Are prices different in Gloucestershire?

Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In Gloucestershire we use South West rates, so LEV thorough examination and test with written report is typically £205 to £410 + VAT per system.

Is the survey free in Gloucestershire?

This is a charged visit because it is servicing, testing or repair work. We tell you the cost before booking. Surveys for new installations on the UK mainland are free.