Pressurised Plant & Systems

Devastation can occur if a piece of pressurized plan fails and burst violently apart. There will be further risks is the system contains harmful substances such as flammable or toxic material.
Hazard arise with many kinds if pressurized plants and equipment including steam boilers and associated pipework; pressurized hot water boilers and heating systems; air compressors, air receivers and associated pipeworks; autoclaves;chemical reaction vessels; slurry tankers; and high pressure water jetting.

Good Design & Manitenance

1. all plant and sytems must be designed, cnstructed and installed to prevent danger and must have safety devices
2. systems must be properly maintained.
3. any modifications or repairs must not give rise to danger
4. there must be a written scheme for examination of pressure vessels, fittings and pipework, drawn up by a competent person.
5. the examination must be carried out
6. records must be kept

Safe Operation

You must:

1. operate plant within the safe operating limits. Sometimes these are laid down by the manufacturer or supplier. If not, a competent person can advise you.
2. provide adequate instructions this should include the manufacturer’s operating manual.
3. provide instructions on what to do in an emergency.


Pressure Cleaning

1. follow the suppliers advice on high pressure jetting equipment – protective clothing and keeping other people away are important as is electrical safety
2. avoid using compressed air for cleaning – vacuum or low pressure nozzles can be used.
3. horseplay with compressed air is very dangerous