Pressure Systems
Key Points

Key Points

Users of Pressure Systems are required to:

Establish the safe operating limits of the plant.
Have a suitable written scheme drawn up or certified by a competent person for the examination at appropriate intervals of:
- most pressure vessels;
- all safety devices;
- any pipework which is potentially dangerous;
- the risky area.
Arrange to have examinations carried out by a competent person at the intervals set down in the scheme.
Provide adequate operating instructions (including emergency instructions) to any person operating it (e.g. operating manual supplemented by on-the-job training and supervision for new staff)
Ensure the pressure system is maintained in good repair.
Keep adequate records of the most recent examination and any manufacturer's records supplied with the new plant.
Rules cover all associated pipe work and any protective devices / components designed to achieve system safety.

The Regulations distinguish between those systems which are essentially fixed in a permanent location (installed) and those which are normally and frequently moved from place to place (mobile). For installed systems the user is responsible for ensuring that the above items are carried out. In the case of mobile systems the owner is responsible.

Pressure Systems Key Points

Pressure Systems
Key Points