LEV Testing Records: Tracked, Reminded, Audit-Ready

Under COSHH Regulation 9, LEV systems must receive a thorough examination and test (TExT) at least every 14 months. Some industries require more frequent testing. Between formal tests, employers should carry out regular user checks to ensure the system is working correctly.

You must retain LEV examination and test records for at least 5 years under COSHH Regulation 9. Records should include the date of each TExT, the name of the competent person who carried it out, the condition of the equipment, and any repairs or modifications made. HSE inspectors can request these records at any time.

HSE can issue improvement notices, prohibition notices, or prosecute for non-compliance. Fines for COSHH breaches can reach six figures, and in serious cases directors can face personal liability. Poor record-keeping is one of the most common reasons businesses fail LEV inspections.

There is an important distinction between daily user checks and formal thorough examination and testing (TExT). Employers and employees can carry out routine user checks such as visual inspections and airflow monitoring. However, the 14-month TExT must be performed by a competent person with specialist knowledge of your LEV system.

HSG258 is HSE’s official guidance document on controlling airborne contaminants at work. It covers the design, maintenance, examination, and testing of local exhaust ventilation systems. The guidance explains employer duties under COSHH and provides practical advice on keeping LEV systems effective.

LEV stands for Local Exhaust Ventilation. It refers to engineering systems designed to capture airborne contaminants such as dust, fumes, vapour, and mist at source before they spread into the workplace. Common examples include dust extraction units, fume cupboards, spray booth ventilation, and welding fume extractors.

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LEVproof supports all common LEV system types including dust extraction, fume cupboards and hoods, spray booths, kitchen extraction, dental suction units, nail salon ventilation, and welding fume extractors. If your workplace uses local exhaust ventilation, LEVproof can help you manage compliance.