Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations
LEV System Awareness
Understand how Local Exhaust Ventilation systems control airborne contaminants and ensure they are tested, used, and maintained properly.
Duration
13 Minutes
Modules
1
Languages
English
Certificate
Instant PDF
Why This Course Matters
Safeguarding workplace air quality and employee health
LEV systems are essential for protecting workers from inhaling dangerous contaminants such as dust, mist, vapour, gas, and fumes. Poorly maintained or misused LEV systems can fail to protect staff, leading to long-term respiratory illnesses and legal non-compliance. This course explains how LEV works, the legal duties under COSHH, and how to identify and address potential failures, helping workplaces stay both safe and compliant.
About the Course
This short e-learning course combines clear explanations with practical examples, accessible from desktop, tablet, or mobile devices. Learners can pause, resume, and revisit the material at any time. On completion of the course and assessment, a Certificate of Completion is instantly available for internal records and compliance audits.
Protect Health with LEV Awareness Training
Learn to use, inspect, and maintain LEV systems effectively to safeguard workers from hazardous airborne substances and comply with COSHH.
What You’ll Learn
To make your learning experience as effective as possible, we’ve carefully structured each course into bite-sized modules. You’ll see a clear overview of every module, including its duration and the key topics it addresses, so you can easily navigate your safety training journey.
Module 1: LEV Training
⏱ Duration: 13 minutes 24 seconds- What LEV is and why it’s used
- Legal requirements under COSHH
- Types of LEV systems (e.g., hoods, ducts, filters)
- Air flow, air exchange, and system design basics
- Routine LEV inspections and record-keeping
- Role of RPE and when it’s needed alongside LEV
- Identifying poor performance or system failure
- Safe disposal of contaminants and maintenance considerations
Assessment and Certification
Multi-choice questionnareAfter completing each module in a course, learners will be prompted to take a short quiz to verify understanding. Upon successful completion of all modules, participants will receive a PDF certificate, ideal for training records and workplace audits.
Who Should Attend?
Designed for Every Industry, Every Role
Construction Workers
Learn to operate and monitor LEV systems on-site to protect respiratory health.
Manufacturing Staff
Understand how to maintain clean air while working with dust, fumes, or vapours.
Maintenance Teams
Gain the knowledge to inspect, test, and keep LEV systems in good working order.
Facilities Managers
Ensure workplace ventilation meets COSHH requirements and protects all employees.
Engineers & Site Supervisors
Oversee proper LEV operation and ensure compliance during projects and processes.
Testimonials
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The email reminders that help people remain compliant save valuable time for everyone. The support we have received has been second to none – truly impressive.
TATA Chemicals
As a company we have really benefitted from the compliance element of our user portal. The ability to quickly check if someone attending site is inducted and certified to complete the work is invaluable.
TATA Chemicals
We’d like to sincerely thank PowerPlus for their support throughout the creation of our Contractor Approval Process on our portal – it has been truly invaluable.
Lancashire Renewables
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