LEV Checklist V2
LEV Checklist V2
LEV Checklist V2
Outcome
Component Comments / Action Required
Yes No N/A
Hoods
1. No materials blocking air flow
2. Fume hood working area is clear of storage
(i.e. chemical, apparatus & equipment)
3. Fume hood working area is dry
4. All chemicals and equipment is at least six inches
behind the hood face
5. Hood flow indicator operating correctly
6. Hood light fixtures operational
7. Noticeable increase in contaminants released from the
hood opening
8. Rear foil and rear baffle unobstructed
9. Sash is working properly
10. Sash at or below than minimum height
11. Sash is kept closed when not in use
Ducting
1. No physical damage
2. Duct appears to be no leakage
3. Duct appears to be undamaged
4. Duct appears to be not corrected
5. Duct appears to be not corroded
6. Duct is not clogged – no visible product or dust
Fan (observe abnormal sound from nearest possible distance and check for vent line vibration if not accessible )
1. Excessive vibration or noise or both from bearings
2. Excessive vibration or noise or both from fan
belts/coupling
3. Excessive heat at fan and motor bearings
Air Cleaner, Dust Collector and Filter
1. Filter or collector are not clogged
2. Damaged or incorrectly installed filter
3. Incorrect operation of filter cleaning mechanism
Record Keeping
This form should be stored alongside the twelve-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.