Weekly LEV Checklist

Why do we need to check our LEV systems on a weekly basis?

All local exhaust ventilation (LEV) systems must be visually checked at least once a week to ensure
that the system components remain in a satisfactory condition. This weekly check does not replace
the requirement to undertaken thorough examination and testing of the system at least once in a
period of fourteen months as outlined in Regulation 9 of COSHH.

The purpose of this form is to identify the condition the LEV system is in as a means of preventing long
term problems developing. To use this form it is advised that the inspector addresses each question
in turn and provides descriptive comments and details any remedial actions that need to take place.
This form should then be handed to the system log book owner / Maintenance Manager for the record
keeping and action planning.

LEV System No. Location

Outcome
Component Comments / Action Required
Yes No
Hoods
Are all hoods free of
damage?
Are all in-hood dampers
operational?
Are all hoods positioned
correctly?
Are the hoods adequately
removing the contaminant?
Ducting
Is the ducting free of
damage?
Is there evidence of
blockages?
Are all inspection hatches
replaced correctly?
Are all connections tight and
appropriately sealed?
Are all dampers operational
and positioned correctly?
Air Cleaner
Is the filter media free from
clogging / saturation?
Is the filter free of damage?
Does the filter fit in the
housing correctly?
Is the filter cleaner
operational?
Has the fines collection bin
been emptied?
 Outcome
Component Comments / Action Required
Yes No
Air Mover, Air Flow Indicators and Exhaust Stack
Is there any damage to the
accessible parts of the fan?
Any changes in noise, tone
or vibrations from the fan?
Are the Air Flow Indicators
within operational bounds?
Is the exhaust stack free of
damage?

Inspection Undertaken
Job Title Date of Inspection Signature
By

Remedial Actions Date of

Job Title Signature
Undertaken By Completion

Record Keeping

This form should be stored alongside the fourteen-month Thorough Examination and Test reports and
maintenance records held for this system either in a physical log book or electronic database system.
Records are to be kept for a minimum of five years.

LEV Support

If you require any guidance or support with the Thorough Examination and Test of your LEV systems,
operator training on the correct use of their LEV system and compliance with the wider scope of
requirements of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations then please feel
free to get in touch with us.

Workplace Scientifics Ltd

Moorgate Crofts Business Centre
South Grove
Rotherham
S60 2DH

T: 01709 931299
E: support@workplacescientifics.com
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