Ireland: Boiler/pressure system inspection
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Many types of businesses and organisations utilise boiler and pressure systems, including autoclaves and air receivers, pressure vessels and refrigeration systems, compressors and hydraulics, power presses and moulding machines, safety valves and various boilers (e.g. café steam boilers, wet back boilers, pressurised hot water boilers, etc); to name a few.
When using pressure systems, Ireland's SI No. 445 of 2012 Regulations place duties on every employer or self-employed person to provide a safe workplace and safe work equipment; with designers, manufacturers, suppliers, installers, users, and owners having additional health and safety duties.
A wide range of equipment is covered by SI No. 445 of 2012 Regulations which, in many cases, are subject to statutory, periodic 'thorough examination' by a 'Competent Person'.
What is a 'Competent Person'?
| Equipment category | Legislation |
|---|---|
| Boiler/pressure systems | S.I. No. 445 of 2012: Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) (Amendment) Regulations 2012 |
| Lifting | S.I. No. 299 of 2007: Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007 |
| Electrical/mechanical | S.I. No. 299 of 2007 (Regulation 30): Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007 |
| Local exhaust ventilation | Health & Safety Authority: Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) Guidance document |
| Power presses and associated machinery | S.I. No. 299 of 2007: Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007 |
| Fixed wiring (electrical) | S.I. No. 299 of 2007 (Part 3): Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007 |
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