Looking for some help, we have CNC machines which have its own individual extraction. So its not a centralised system,  some machines are automatic extraction some are manual extraction which require the operator to press a button.

Does the 14 monthly LEV testing come into play as if it was a centralised LEV system?

Originally Posted by: Kate

I don't see why not - what feature of the extraction makes you think it might not require the statutory testing?

The requirement applies to LEV in general - it isn't restricted to systems that extract from multiple machines.

I'm trying to asertain if the extraction is designed for safety or is just so that the coolant is re-used.

My knowledge in these machines are limited, what makes it worse is I have gone on the manufacturers website and it doenst mention extraction for safety (which you would expect to be a selling point) as we all know that these machines that use metal working fluid are hazardous to health.

The machine is a Haas DM-2

You might like this:

https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/guidance/mw1.pdf