COSHH LEV Inspections in Wigan

Local exhaust ventilation systems across Wigan protect workers from a wide range of airborne hazards, and the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 require every one of these systems to be thoroughly examined and tested at least every fourteen months. Safe Lee Inspection & Consultancy carries out COSHH LEV testing throughout the Wigan borough, serving the area's diverse industrial base. The Heinz factory at Kitt Green is one of the most prominent local employers, and large-scale food production generates cooking fumes, steam, and ingredient dust that extraction systems must control. Wigan's engineering and fabrication workshops — found along Warrington Road, in the Ince and Pemberton industrial areas, and around Hindley — produce welding fumes, grinding dust, and metalworking oil mist that pose serious long-term health risks if LEV systems do not capture them effectively. The borough also has a substantial number of vehicle body repair shops where spray booth extraction must maintain correct downdraft velocities to protect workers from isocyanate-based paint fumes, a leading cause of occupational asthma. Woodworking firms in Wigan, from bespoke furniture makers to construction joineries, depend on dust extraction systems to control hardwood and softwood dust exposure. Our LEV testing evaluates the entire extraction system from hood to discharge. We measure capture velocities at the point of contaminant release, inspect ductwork for leaks and blockages, check filter condition and fan performance, and assess whether the system's original design remains appropriate for current processes. Many Wigan businesses have modified their production layouts or processes since their LEV was installed, which can significantly reduce extraction effectiveness. Safe Lee identifies these issues and provides clear guidance on remediation, all documented in the statutory examination report.