COSHH LEV Inspections in Carlisle
Carlisle is the main economic centre of Cumbria, with Kingmoor Park hosting over 150 businesses and 2,500 employees. The Pirelli tyre factory on Dalton Road employs over 850 people and operates 24 hours a day. The city benefits from its position on the M6 between England and Scotland.
About COSHH LEV Inspections in Carlisle
Local exhaust ventilation systems across Carlisle protect workers in manufacturing facilities, engineering workshops, and commercial premises from airborne substances that cause serious occupational health damage. The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 require that every LEV system undergoes thorough examination and testing at least every fourteen months, and Safe Lee Inspection & Consultancy provides this statutory service throughout Carlisle and the surrounding area. The Pirelli tyre factory on Dalton Road, operating continuously with over 850 staff since 1969, generates rubber dust, chemical fumes from vulcanisation processes, and particulates from mixing and handling operations that extensive LEV systems must control effectively across every production area. Kingmoor Park Enterprise Zone, with over 150 businesses, includes manufacturing and engineering operations producing welding fumes, grinding dust, and process vapours controlled by extraction arms, downdraft tables, and booth systems. Engineering workshops on Durranhill Industrial Estate generate welding fumes and metalworking fluid mist that point-of-source extraction must capture. Carlisle's food processing businesses produce flour dust, cooking vapours, and packaging fumes requiring effective ventilation. Woodworking firms in the Carlisle area — joineries, timber product manufacturers, and construction suppliers — depend on dust extraction connected to every saw, planer, and sanding station, with wood dust classified as a carcinogen demanding reliable, effective control. Vehicle body repair workshops across the city operate paint spray booths where isocyanate-containing paints produce fumes that are among the leading causes of occupational asthma. Agricultural engineering workshops servicing farm machinery generate welding fumes and paint vapours requiring LEV testing. Our engineers assess each LEV system comprehensively — measuring capture velocities at every hood and slot, inspecting ductwork for integrity and blockages, evaluating filter condition and pressure drop, and confirming fan output against design parameters. Systems that appear functional but are delivering inadequate extraction are a frequent finding in older premises. Safe Lee provides the detailed statutory reports COSHH requires, reaching Carlisle from our Irlam base via the M6.
Key Areas We Cover
- Kingmoor Park Enterprise Zone
- Pirelli Factory (Dalton Road)
- Durranhill Industrial Estate
- Rosehill Industrial Estate
Local Landmarks
Pirelli Factory — one of Pirelli's two UK tyre manufacturing plants, operational since 1969
Is Your Business Compliant?
Under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002, employers and duty holders are legally required to ensure equipment is thoroughly examined by a competent person at regular intervals. Failure to comply can result in significant fines, enforcement action, and — most importantly — puts your workforce at serious risk.
Carlisle is the main economic centre of Cumbria, with Kingmoor Park hosting over 150 businesses and 2,500 employees. The Pirelli tyre factory on Dalton Road employs over 850 people and operates 24 hours a day. The city benefits from its position on the M6 between England and Scotland.
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 compliance is not optional
Our COSHH LEV Inspections Process
A straightforward, professional approach from first contact to ongoing compliance.
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Initial Consultation
We discuss your requirements, the equipment involved, and any specific regulatory obligations relevant to your site.
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Site Survey
Our engineer visits your premises to assess the scope of the inspection and identify any immediate concerns.
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Thorough Examination
A detailed, hands-on inspection of all relevant equipment carried out to the applicable statutory standards.
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Report & Recommendations
You receive a comprehensive written report detailing findings, defects, and clear recommendations for remedial action.
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Ongoing Support
We provide follow-up guidance, schedule future inspections, and help you maintain continuous compliance.
Industries Requiring COSHH LEV Inspections in Carlisle
We work with businesses of all sizes across a wide range of sectors.
Manufacturing
Pirelli's Dalton Road factory — one of only two Pirelli tyre plants in the UK — operates 24 hours a day with over 850 employees, using rubber mixing machinery, vulcanisation pressure systems, and overhead cranes requiring PSSR, PUWER, and LOLER inspections.
Logistics & Warehousing
Kingmoor Park Enterprise Zone hosts over 150 businesses including DPD and UPS, with logistics operations using forklifts, goods lifts, and dock equipment requiring LOLER thorough examinations.
Energy
Carlisle serves as a supply hub for Cumbria's nuclear cluster including Sellafield, with Kingmoor Park businesses involved in nuclear decommissioning and energy supply chain operations requiring PSSR inspections.
Frequently Asked Questions
What inspections does the Pirelli tyre factory in Carlisle need?
Pirelli's Dalton Road factory — operating 24 hours a day with over 850 employees — requires PSSR inspections for vulcanisation pressure vessels and steam curing systems, LOLER examinations for overhead cranes and tyre handling equipment, PUWER assessments for rubber mixing mills and building machines, and COSHH LEV testing for rubber dust and fume extraction systems.
What does a COSHH LEV inspection involve?
A COSHH LEV inspection involves a thorough examination and test of your local exhaust ventilation system. This includes visual inspection of ductwork, hoods, and fans, airflow measurements at capture points, static pressure readings through the system, and checks on filters and discharge points to ensure the system effectively controls hazardous substances.
How often is a COSHH LEV inspection required?
Under COSHH Regulation 9, LEV systems must be thoroughly examined and tested at least every 14 months. Some specific processes have shorter intervals — for example, LEV for certain blasting operations must be examined every month, and spray-painting booths every 6 months. Your system should be examined according to whichever interval applies.
What equipment does a COSHH LEV inspection cover?
COSHH LEV inspections cover all local exhaust ventilation systems including fume cupboards, extraction arms, downdraft benches, spray booth ventilation, dust extraction systems, welding fume extraction, woodworking extraction, and any other system designed to capture and remove airborne contaminants at source.
What Our Clients Say
“Lee is a fantastic engineer and very approachable. He delivers examinations with minimal disturbance to your operations in a timely manner. If you need or are unsure if your equipment requires an examination, contact Lee and he will guide you through the process of becoming and staying compliant.”
Lee Stanaway
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“Brilliant company! Can't recommend Lee enough. Great communication throughout and speedy reporting to ensure kit is compliant with LOLER and PUWER.”
Thomas Bullivant
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“Great service, very knowledgeable regarding my lifting equipment. If you're needing a LOLER examination carried out, get on to Safe Lee!”
Sean Crawford
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