Ventilation, LEV Testing and Indoor Air Quality Surveys
Poor indoor air quality leads to headaches, illness, absenteeism and lower productivity. Common causes include microorganisms in ventilation systems, emissions from carpets, glues and cleaning products, carbon monoxide, and damp. In workshops and factories, local exhaust ventilation (LEV) is often the main control for dust, fume, mist and vapour. Strat Environment has been helping South African workplaces stay safe and compliant since 2017. You receive your full report within 14 days of the site visit.
Who needs it. The Environmental Regulations for Workplaces, 1987 (Regulation 5) require employers to keep the air safe to breathe, keep carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide within limits, and ensure that exposure limits and lower explosive limits are not exceeded. Regulation 12 of the Regulations for Hazardous Chemical Agents, 2021 requires LEV systems to be examined and tested at least once every 24 months.
What Strat Environment does. We evaluate both general and local exhaust ventilation. We then recommend the type of ventilation system or improvements you need. We are independent and do not sell ventilation equipment.
What you receive:
- An LEV examination and test report
- An indoor air quality assessment
- A compliance comparison against the regulations
- Practical recommendations
Why choose Strat Environment. We are an accredited occupational hygiene company with registered specialists, and our advice is unbiased because we do not supply equipment.
FAQ
How often must LEV be tested?
At least every 24 months (HCA Regulation 12).
Is a ventilation survey required in offices?
The Environmental Regulations for Workplaces apply to all workplaces. Indoor air quality surveys are recommended wherever staff report complaints.
Do you install extraction systems?
No. We assess the ventilation and give recommendations.
What does sick building syndrome have to do with ventilation?
Poor ventilation is a common cause, and an indoor air quality survey can identify it.
Schedule a ventilation survey with Strat Environment. Call (012) 752 8841.