Servicing / LEV Testing

COSHH / LEV Testing Service / Inspection of LEV Plant

Under C.O.S.H.H. Regulation 2002 it is mandatory that LEV (Local Exhaust Ventilation) systems are tested within every 14 months to verify maintained efficiency. To enable you to ensure a safe working environment, Dust Spares are qualified with P601 to offer a full C.O.S.H.H. assessment of all LEV systems as well as a dust monitoring service.

We also offer a regular periodic maintenance service on all types of dust extraction equipment, which we recommend is carried out on a six monthly basis.

A quality, cost effective rolling service contract can be set-up to cover your plant service and maintenance needs - please contact us for more information and a quote.

LEV Testing from £199  - Price subject to size and location of plant, please contact us for your individual quote.

Servicing Visits from £99  - Price subject to location, number of units and schedule, please contact us for your individual quote.

Air Quality Tests :

• Full Air Quality tests from £80 ++ – Gravimetric Test using certified laboratory analysed pre-weighed samples over the required period, with report giving full ‘Time Weighed Average’ results to compare compliance with HSE EH40 guidleines *

*Cost for above based on being undertaken at same time as full LEV test..  
++ The price quoted is for general inhalable dust sampling.  If testing for the presence of specific particulates is required please contact us to discuss your individual requirements.

Examination, Testing of LEV Systems & Monitoring Exposure

A well developed maintenance and testing program is critical to your ventilation and dust collection systems. Dust Spares offers periodic maintenance inspections on all types of air pollution control and dust collection equipment.

Inspections

Our inspections identify the current physical and operating condition of your system together with a report, and detailed action plan should it be required, to restore the system to maximum operating efficiency, we recommend this at your 6th month.

• Mechanical condition of dust collector
• Differential pressure over filters
• Condition of filters, ductwork and hoods

Testing

Our personnel are qualified with P601 and the LEV (COSHH) testing fully complies with regulation 9 (COSHH) regulations 2002, we carry out a full examination and test of your system complete with full report this is required at your 12–14th month.

• Mechanical condition of dust collector
• Differential pressure over filters
• Condition of filters, ductwork and hoods
• Air velocity in duct and hood
• Air volume readings and pressures
• Identify any issues affecting performance
• Make recommendations to improve performance if required

Monitoring

Our hazardous substance exposure monitoring complies with regulation 10 (COSHH) regulations 2002 we monitor exposure to hazardous substances complete with full report.

• Gravimetric pump
• Gas Pump

Maintenance

In addition to our inspection services, Dust Spares can provide the necessary maintenance work using skilled employees who work exclusively in the air pollution control field. Our knowledge of the equipment and work environment provides an efficient, cost effective alternative to using in-house maintenance personnel. Services include:

• Filter bag changes
• Filter plant rebuilds and refurbishment
• Pulse-Jet and shaker repairs
• Trouble shooting
• Ductwork and hooding improvements or repairs

Replacement Parts

We can supply replacement parts, for every component of your air pollution and dust collection equipment, including:

• Filter bags & cartridges
• Cages
• Pulse & solenoid valves
• Pulse timer boards
• Control panels & Instrumentation

P601 & P602 Glossary

Dust Spares has extensive experience in the design, installation, commissioning and examining every kind of LEV system. Our engineers have achieved the following BOHS (British Occupational Hygiene Society) certificates:

P601 Proficiency Certificate No 290509/007:
Proficiency Certificate in Initial Appraisal and Thorough Examination and Testing of Local Exhaust Ventilation Systems.

P602 Proficiency Certificate No 200309/006:
Proficiency Certificate in Basic Design Principles of Local Exhaust Ventilation systems.
 

Further information is available from these websites 

• British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS)
  
  
• Health & Safety Executive LEV

Contact us today to discuss your requirements