Competent LEV inspections: The Benefits
Businesses who use LEV systems need to ensure they are operating correctly. Employing a compenent and qualified expert to inspect and maintain your system can help to avoid potential prosecution claims.
COSHH regulations state that systems must go through a thorough examination and test at least once every 14 months and even more frequent in some cases. As well as TExT, LEV systems must be maintained regular to comply with COSHH. Regular servicing can keep it operating correctly and effectively.
Many companies offer to provide LEV tests, but it is important to check and ensure that your appointed contractor is carrying out and completing a “Thorough Examination and Test” also known as TExT.
Competent inspection services means that the depth of their knowledge and capability must be sufficient to asses and solve problems they are likely to meet.
How does this effect companies?
As an employer it imperative that a competent inspection is carried out. As qualified testers can spot underlaying issues and make the correct recommendations if the hazardous substances are not controlled correctly.
This means that companies are at risk of HSE fines and potential costs on damages to employees if the become ill due to ineffective control of these substances.
Employers can achieve the following benefits by employing EFS to carry out LEV System inspections
- You will protect your employees better, as having staff off due to occupational illness will cost businesses money. They will also be healthier and happier creating a better working environment.
- The equipment will run more efficient, with regular use, filters can become blocked this then increases energy consumption of the system resulting on higher electricity costs.
- Advise on the correct maintenance to reduce any unplanned down time of your system. This can become expensive if manufacturing processes can not operate due to no extraction.
- Your system will continue to be covered within your insurance, which comply with business legal obligations.
- For failed systems, suggestions on improvements will be clearly highlighted within summary action plans, power point presentations and follow up meetings.
EFS effectivity become part of your team, helping your business create a safer workplace whilst ensuring the most cost-effective solutions are adhered to.
