LEV Testing in Eccles
Eccles sits within the City of Salford, positioned between the M602 motorway and the Manchester Ship Canal. The area has transitioned from its textile and foundry heritage to modern business use, with Barton Business Park and proximity to MediaCityUK driving economic activity.
About LEV Testing in Eccles
Local exhaust ventilation systems across Eccles protect workers from hazardous airborne substances generated in manufacturing, engineering, and commercial processes, and the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 require that every such system is thoroughly examined and tested at least every fourteen months. Safe-Lee Inspection & Consultancy provides LEV testing throughout Eccles, from welding fume extraction arms in Patricroft Industrial Area's fabrication shops to dust extraction systems in woodworking businesses on Peel Green Industrial Area. Barton Business Park hosts manufacturing and processing operations where solvent vapours, adhesive fumes, and process dusts are controlled by LEV systems that must perform to their original design specifications. Eccles' former textile and foundry heritage has given way to a diverse modern economy, but airborne hazards remain prevalent, engineering workshops generate grinding dust and metalworking fluid mist, vehicle body repair shops operate spray booths requiring effective extraction of isocyanate paint fumes, and food processing operations produce cooking vapours and ingredient dusts. The warehousing facilities along the Ship Canal corridor include battery charging areas for electric forklift fleets, generating hydrogen gas that ventilation systems must disperse safely. Our engineers test the complete LEV system from capture point to discharge, measuring face velocities at each hood and slot, inspecting ductwork for leaks, blockages, and corrosion, checking filter condition and pressure drop, and verifying fan performance against design parameters. Many Eccles businesses are surprised to discover how significantly their LEV performance has degraded since installation, duct deposits accumulate, damper positions shift, and filter media becomes clogged, all reducing the system's ability to protect workers. We provide the detailed statutory examination reports that COSHH requires employers to retain, along with prioritised recommendations for any system improvements needed. Safe-Lee is based in Irlam, immediately next to Eccles, giving us the shortest response times of any independent LEV testing provider in the area.
Key Areas We Cover
- Barton Business Park
- Peel Green Industrial Area
- Patricroft Industrial Area
Local Landmarks
Barton Swing Aqueduct, historic canal crossing over the Manchester Ship Canal
Frequently Asked Questions
Are PUWER inspections required for light manufacturing businesses in Eccles?
Yes. Under PUWER 1998, all employers must ensure their work equipment is suitable for its intended use, properly maintained, and inspected where there is a specific risk. For manufacturing businesses in Eccles, whether on Barton Business Park or the Patricroft industrial area, this means regular inspections of power presses, guillotines, lathes, and other machinery.
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.
Industries Requiring LEV Testing in Eccles
We work with businesses of all sizes across a wide range of sectors.
Manufacturing
Eccles' Patricroft and Peel Green industrial areas host light manufacturing businesses operating compressed air systems, workshop machinery, and lifting equipment requiring PSSR, PUWER, and LOLER inspections.
Construction
Development around the former Barton Dock area and Eccles town centre regeneration create ongoing demand for WAHR inspections of scaffolding and mobile elevated work platforms.
Logistics & Warehousing
Barton Business Park on Barton Dock Road supports logistics and distribution businesses using forklifts and goods lifts that require regular LOLER thorough examinations.
Our LEV Testing Process
How we work with LEV Testing clients across Eccles: from first contact to ongoing compliance.
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Initial Consultation
We talk through what equipment you hold, how it is used and which regulations bite on it. That conversation sets the scope, and it is what makes a quote a real figure rather than a guess.
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Site Survey
An engineer visits to confirm what is actually on site against what was described, and to identify anything needing immediate attention. Sites often hold more equipment than the office records show, and this is where that surfaces.
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Thorough Examination
The examination itself is hands-on rather than a walk round, carried out to the standard the relevant regulation sets. Each item is assessed on its own and recorded individually, including accessories stored away from the machine.
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Report & Recommendations
You receive a written report identifying every defect found, classified by how urgently it must be put right, with the date the next examination falls due. Anything dangerous is raised with you on site the same day rather than held back for the paperwork.
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Ongoing Support
Once the first examination is done we hold the due dates and flag them before they lapse. Most compliance failures are diary failures rather than equipment failures, so that is the part worth automating.
What Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 requires of you
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.
Eccles sits within the City of Salford, positioned between the M602 motorway and the Manchester Ship Canal. The area has transitioned from its textile and foundry heritage to modern business use, with Barton Business Park and proximity to MediaCityUK driving economic activity.
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 compliance is not optional
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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