The Inspection Guide. Periodic Inspection

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1 The Inspection Guide Periodic Inspection

2 Welcome to the Bureau Veritas inspection guide, which provides information on a range of services to facilitate mechanical and electrical, as well as health, safety and environmental service compliance. Contents Introduction 03 Regulations 04 - General health and safety - Work equipment - Lifting - Electrical - Pressure systems - Power presses and machinery - Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) 09 Power presses and process machinery 09 Pressure System Safety Regulation (PSSR) 10 Electrical 11 Health Safety and Environment Services 12 - Health and safety at work 12 - Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) 13 - Fire risk assessment 14 Contact details 16 2

3 Powerful solutions for forward-thinking organisations Bureau Veritas is one of the world s leading professional service companies, with a comprehensive range of conformity assessment and certification solutions spanning diverse market sectors. Our global network of experts provides clients with the guidance and support to achieve, maintain and demonstrate full compliance with their quality, health and safety, environment (QHSE) and social responsibility requirements. Our clients are progressive organisations who depend on us to deliver powerful, tailored, yet costeffective solutions. A unique portfolio of services Our full range of compliance related services are highlighted below: Management systems and permits HSE compliance management HSE management tools HSE training services Asbestos Indoor air and water hygiene Periodic inspection and testing of electrical installations (Fixed and PAT) Examination of lifts and lifting equipment to LOLER and PUWER Examination of pressure vessels to PSSR Examination of local exhaust ventilation equipment to the COSHH Regulations. We also offer a full suite of quality, health, safety and environmental services: Vendor inspection and audit Risk and safety assessments Asset integrity management Industrial product certification Health, safety and fire risk management Environmental studies and impact assessment Sustainability and corporate social responsibility Supply chain studies. The Engineering Technical Specialists (ETS); directed by our senior engineering team, provide clients with the following compliance verification and technical assurance services: PUWER assessment CE marking Type approval Machinery directive works Pre purchase Inspections Failure mode and life cycle trend analysis Lift management programmes Expert witness Technical training Written schemes of examination PSSR - Design inspections and repair verification Full details of all our services can be found on our website at 3

4 Regulations General health and safety The Health & Safety at Work Act (HSAW) 1974 (1978 in Northern Ireland) covers all work places and defines the obligation of all employers and employees to ensure a safe working environment. Employers are required to assess risks and have policies and procedures in place to control those risks. Whilst inspections are not a requirement under this legislation, they are recognised as part of providing a safe working environment. Work equipment The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) 1998 (1999 in Northern Ireland) covers all work equipment and any activity involving the equipment including starting, stopping, programming, setting, transporting, repairing, modifying, maintaining, servicing and cleaning. Users must carry out PUWER assessments and make sure that all equipment is both safely installed and safe to use. Regular inspections must be carried out by a competent person and documented. Our qualified team of Engineer-Surveyors are well equipped to carry out the inspections for you. In addition to these general pieces of legislation, there are specific regulations which apply to particular types of equipment, as follows: Lifting The key piece of legislation concerning lifting equipment is the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) 1998 (1999 in Northern Ireland). LOLER covers all working equipment with a lifting function. It applies in addition to PUWER, to offer adequate safeguards to people working with lifting equipment. The user is required to: use a competent person to plan lifting operations ensure that the equipment is suitable ensure that the lifting operation will not endanger people in the vicinity assess requirements for inspections of the lifting equipment and accessories have regular thorough examinations carried out by a suitably competent person. Note that LOLER applies not only to the equipment itself, but also to the safe operation of that equipment. 4

5 Timing of inspections Following the installation of new plant and machinery the requirements for initial examination vary according to the regulations which apply. The prudent approach, and our recommendation, is that all equipment is examined by a competent person following its installation / commissioning and before it is first put into use. There are certain circumstances where this is a mandatory requirement, if you require guidance on a specific situation then please contact us for advice. Frequency of inspections Lifting equipment which lifts people Lifting accessories, including shackles, hooks, chains, fittings etc All other lifting equipment including cranes and loading equipment 6 months 6 months 12 months In accordance with an examination scheme In all cases a risk assessment should be undertaken to ensure the examination frequency is appropriate LOLER definitions: Accessory for lifting work equipment for attaching loads to machinery for lifting Lifting equipment work equipment for lifting or lowering loads including attachments for anchoring, fixing or supporting it Work equipment any machinery, appliance, apparatus, tool or installation for use at work Electrical The Electricity at Work Regulations (EAWR) 1989 (1991 in Northern Ireland) are made under the Health and Safety at Work Act The regulations require that employers as duty holders must provide a safe working environment with regard to all electrical equipment and systems, regardless of when they were manufactured, installed or brought into use. The employer, self-employed and employee all have duties and obligations in complying with the requirements of the regulations, which apply to all places of work, with no exemptions. All electrical systems must be maintained in a safe condition and an important aspect of such maintenance is periodic inspection and testing. 5

6 Fixed electrical wiring inspection and testing To meet the requirements of the IET wiring regulations all electrical systems, from the main intake through to the final fixed appliances and accessories, must be inspected and tested on a regular basis. The frequency of this testing is dependent on the type of premises and varies between three months and five years. Many companies struggle to complete the testing using in-house personnel due to lack of time, resources and knowledge of this specialised field. Portable electrical appliance testing As part of our comprehensive service, Bureau Veritas are able to carry out all inspection and testing on your portable electrical appliances. Results can be presented in hard copy, CD format or web based reporting, with a summary of items inspected and tested together with the test results and details of items that failed. Risk assessments of fixed electrical installations A risk assessment analyses the physical condition of the electrical installation and determines the various levels of risk present both to staff and property. Identifying the levels and locations of risks throughout an installation enables you to deal immediately with any previously unknown dangerous situations. You will also be able to plan a maintenance / repair programme that spreads both the workload and costs in a phased manner whilst targeting the high-risk areas first. Tracing / labelling and scheduling of electrical installations To assist with maintenance, we are able to generate detailed electrical distribution drawings and distribution board schedules. These can be issued in any size and on computer disk in CAD form. individual circuits can also be labelled for identification purposes if required. Thermographic surveys As part of fixed wiring inspection and testing programmes, or as a specific service, we can, with the use of thermal imaging, identify problems before they cause breakdowns or become major safety issues. In the vast majority of cases this can be done without any disruption to power supply. Regular thermographic surveying can result in major cost savings through early identification of hotspots and potential breakdowns. Electrical safety auditing Bureau Veritas can provide independent audits to assess your company s compliance with relevant codes of practice and regulations. The audit provides a true picture of areas where staff may be at risk due to lack of procedures for working with or around electrical equipment. It also seeks to establish that all relevant documentation and test results are available, together with random visual inspections of the site. The results of such auditing can help to reduce insurance premiums. 6

7 Emergency lighting inspection and test Bureau Veritas tests and inspects emergency lighting to ensure compliance with BS 5266, which comprises identification of the types of light, a duration test, the correct signage and the quantity and placement of each light. On completion of the inspection and test a full report, NICEIC certificate and system log (as required by BS 5266) are issued to confirm compliance. Further electrical services offered include: electrical load analysis high voltage testing and maintenance public entertainment licensing testing. Lightening Protection systems inspection and testing Pressure systems The Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR) 2000 (2004 in Northern Ireland) require pressure systems to be inspected in accordance with a written scheme of examination. The pressure systems safety regulations deal with plant containing a relevant fluid which is defined by the regulations as: a gas > 0.5 bar steam at any pressure. The range of equipment covered by PSSR is extensive and includes compressed air systems, boilers, refrigeration, air conditioning plant and others. Plant not containing a relevant fluid is still subject to certain regulations under PSSR. To ensure compliance, we recommend this type of plant, typically hot water boilers, is inspected also. Following an assessment, a written scheme of examination must be drawn up by a competent person, and must include a definition of the items included in the system and details of frequency of inspection. Inspection procedures normally include both a thorough examination (with the system being shut down and vessels opened up) and a working examination of the system under normal operation. Inspection intervals may vary according to the application of the system(s). The intervals shown in the table are those recommended by the Safety Assessment Federation (SAFed). 7

8 Power presses and machinery Requirements for inspections of power presses are covered in Part 4 of PUWER the safe Use of power presses. This requires that power presses with automatic, photo-electric or interlocking guards are thoroughly examined every 6 months. Power presses with fixed guards or enclosed tools should be thoroughly examined every 12 months. Process machines with guards should also be inspected regularly, although intervals are not specified. For paper guillotines and injection moulding machines, there are guidance notes which recommend periodic safety inspections. Other guarded machinery is covered in Part 2 of PUWER and should also be inspected regularly. Although intervals are not specified, the frequency is determined by the risk from deterioration. Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) There are three sets of Regulations, which require employers to operate and maintain LEV equipment: The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 Control of Lead at Work Regulations 2002 The Control of Asbestos Regulations The COSHH regulations aim to ensure the safety of all people who deal with hazardous substances. Employers need to assess the risks associated with the handling and use of hazardous substances and eliminate the risks where possible. To meet the requirements of these regulations employers are required to ensure that local exhaust ventilation is thoroughly examined and tested by a competent person. 8

9 Lifting operations and lifting equipment regulations Periodic inspection Equipment Periodicity (months) Governing Regulation(s) Notes Escalators and moving walks 6 PUWER Inspection under workplace regulations SAFed guidelines 2011 Excavators 12 PUWER Excavators fall under PUWER if used only for excavating but must comply with LOLER if used for any form of lifting Builders hoists 12 LOLER / PUWER In all cases, 12 months will be reduced to 6 months if used for lifting persons Cranes and lifting equipment 12 LOLER / PUWER Forklift trucks 12 LOLER / PUWER Goods, lifts and hoists 12 LOLER / PUWER Passenger lifts 6 LOLER / PUWER Lifting accessories 6 LOLER / PUWER Lorry loader cranes 12 LOLER / PUWER Motor vehicle lifting tables 6 LOLER / PUWER Power presses and process machinery Periodic inspection Power presses and press brakes 6 PUWER 12 months where press has fixed guards only or enclosed tool Paper cutting guillotines 6 Metal cutting guillotines 6 Plastic injection moulding machines Process machinery 12 Depends on machinery s hazards 9

10 Pressure system safety regulation Periodic inspection PSSR requires a written scheme that has to have a nominated periodicity for the type of inspections required. Compressed air systems 26 PSSR Normally inspected at 24 month frequency Steam boilers and boilers > 100 C Refrigeration and air conditioning systems Steam generation equipment (autocalves etc) 14 PSSR Normally inspected at 12 month frequency 48 PSSR 14 PSSR Normally inspected at 12 month frequency Steam receiving plant 26 PSSR Normally inspected at 24 month frequency Other pressure systems PSSR Dependent on vessel type, contents and application Electrical Periodic inspection Electrical installations and equipment 3-60 EAWR BS7671: Requirements for Electrical Installations (17th editions IET wiring regulations) Frequency varies according to the type of installation and may be determined by local licensing requirements for places of public entertainment. Generally industrial premises are 36 months and commercial premises are 60 months. Local licensing authorities may require a 12 month frequency for places where the general public use for entertainment or leisure Quarries 6-12 EAWR 1989 & Electrical Safety in Quarries The quarry operator should have a maintenance scheme in place to increase the full inspection and testing regime of every 6 months Inspection and testing of Portable Electrical Appliances (PAT) 3-60 EAWR IET code of practice for In-service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment. HS (G) 107 maintaining portable and transportable electrical equipment Frequency varies according to the type of equipment and environment. Risk assessment should be carried out to set the inspection and testing regime. Guidance on frequency is given in IET Code of Practice for In-service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment 10

11 Electrical Periodic inspection continued Inspections of electromechanical plant and machinery EAWR and PUWER Frequency varies according to usage and environmental condition in which plant is operating (eg temperature, moisture, dust, corrosive, weather conditions variations in load etc). Petroleum installations 12 months or as required by local licensing authorities EAWR Association for Petroleum and Explosives Administration (AEPA) and The Institute of Petroleum (IP) guidance for the design, construction, modification and maintenance of petrol filling stations Hazardous areas (explosive atmosphere) 12 EAWR BSEN60079 Explosive Atmospheres. ATEX through DSEAR (Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmosphere Regulations 2002) Types of inspections varies from a visual to full detailed inspection and testing. Year 1 to be detailed inspection and testing with years 2 & 3 visual inspection depending upon condition of equipment and its usage Emergency lighting 6-12 BS5266 Code of Practice for the Emergency Lighting of Premises Full testing to be carried out every 12 months. Every 6 months all system to be tested for function. Generally Bureau Veritas will carry out 12 monthly tests Lightning protection 12 BSEN62305 Protection Against Lightning. BS7430 Code of Practice for Earthing 11

12 Health safety and environment services Health and safety at work Periodic inspection General H&S risk assessment and compliance audit Review annually HSAW 1974, Management of HSAW 1999 (Reg 3), regulatory, reform order 2005 (Reg 9) The employer or person in control of the property/operation must carry out a H&S risk assessment and a compliance audit at the same time. We check the status in relation to approx 44 H&S statutory requirements Noise Initial Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 Carry out risk assessment under Regulation 5 Health & Safety Policy Review annually HSAW 1974 Is the Health & Safety Policy held current and up to date?. How is it made available to staff?. Review procedures and advice as appropriate Information, instruction and training Review annually HSAW 1974 Insure that suitable induction and specific health and safety training is given to enable members of staff to carry out their roles and responsibilities safely Permit to Work Review annually Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1997 Confined spaces Review annually Confined Spaces Regulation 1997 Review any format and specific controls to high risk operations. Identify any areas overlooked which permit control will benefit the client to improve safety and risk Identify and undertake any work activity under confined space is complying with the regulation DSE (Display Screen Equipment) Review when any significant changes arise in the workstation set up or staff health Health & Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992 Ensure all DSE is undertake and review on a regular base Manual handling assessments Review annually Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 Assess work activities in the work place which involves staff moving materials and assess whether such manual handling is a risk and necessary. Provide advise as required Provision for first aid Review annually Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulation 1981 Check the first aid coverage, training, facilities and provision to ensure it is adequate for the needs of the client Personal protective equipment As per manufactures instructions Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 Assess work activities in the work place which exposes staff to high risk of injury that require further protection from harm. Check the equipment is appropriate and in good order. Provide advice as required Provision for disabled persons DDA Regulation and keep only the 2005 The DDA requires service providers and all workplaces to make reasonable adjustments to overcome physical features, which obstruct the less able Vibration risk assessment Annually or if work requirements change Control of Vibration at Work Regulation 2005 Ascertain if a vibration risk assessment is required or review if one has been carried out. Provide advice as appropriate. Under Regulation 6, carry out a risk assessment Working at height risk assessment Annually Working at Height Regulations 2005 Ascertain if a working at height risk assessment is required or review if one has been carried out. Provide advice as appropriate 12

13 Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Periodic inspection CMR (Carcinogenic Mutagenic and Reprotoxic) Initial COSHH Undertake regulation and carry out a risk assessment of any material on site and implement any changes suitable Initial asbestos survey Initial Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, Regulation 4 (L127 ACoP) Produce an asbestos Initial management plan Approved code of practice L143; would not apply to buildings constructed after November Buildings surveyed to MDHS 100 and HSG 264 Review of the asbestos management plan Re - Inspection of asbestos materials According to the condition of the material Management of asbestos record Ongoing Tracking incidences and changes on a database Monitoring services Air monitoring and 4 stage clearance for asbestos On request Guidance notes HSG247/ HSG248 Reassurance air monitoring and the removal or encapsulation of asbestos; ad hoc Project management On request Independent project management and observation on behalf of the client Legionella Initial COSHH. ACOP L8 Legal requirement to carry out a risk assessment and review at least once every 2 years Local exhaust ventilation dust fume / vapour extraction Local exhaust ventilation shot blast units 14 COSHH. Regulation 6&9 guidance note HSG COSHH. Regulation 6&9 guidance note HSG monthly for metal dust 6 monthly in non-ferrous foundries 13

14 Fire risk assessment Periodic inspection Fire Risk Assessment Maintenance and testing of emergency lighting 12 months / property changes Monthly / 6 months / annual Applicable to all equipment: The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (England and Wales) The Fire Safety Regulations 2010 (Northern Ireland) Should be reviewed following the expiry of time recommended for remedial work arising from the previous assessment Carry out inspection of all emergency lights Fire extinguishers 12 The Fire Safety Regulations Ensure that a suitable number and type of 2006 (Scotland) extinguishers are provided and they are serviced by an approved contractor Fire exit routes and fire exits Daily Carry out checks of all fire exits and fire exit routes - record findings Fire alarm systems Weekly / 6 months / annual Test alarm weekly from manual call-points sequential through the building. All other actions should be undertaken by a competent engineer Smoke and heat detectors 12 Ensure that all part of fire alarm and detective system are serviced and tested in accordance of the recommendation in the fire risk assessment Sprinklers Weekly / 6 months / annual Test weekly by operation of test valve. All other actions should be undertaken by a competent engineer Dry / wet risers 6 months / annual The visual inspection may be done in-house, but the annual pressure test should be undertaken by a competent engineer Hosereels 6 months / annual The 6 monthly visual inspection may be done in-house, but the annual pressure test should be undertaken by a competent engineer Fire drill 6 months / annual Drills should be conducted not less than annually for low to medium office / shop type risks, and not less than 6 monthly for hotels and buildings to which the public have access, or as recommended in the fire risk assessment We have endeavoured to ensure details are accurate. No responsibility can be accepted for any errors or omissions. 14

15 Fire risk assessment Periodic inspection continued Ventilation and smoke extraction systems Smoke curtains Fire / smoke dampers Staircase pressurisation Tested weekly if interfaced with fire alarm systems Tested weekly if interfaced with fire alarm systems Tested weekly if interfaced with fire alarm systems Tested weekly if interfaced with fire alarm systems Applicable to all equipment: The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (England and Wales) The Fire Safety Regulations 2012 (Scotland) The Fire Safety Regulations 2010 (Northern Ireland) Serviced annually by competent engineers Serviced annually by competent engineers Serviced annually by competent engineers Serviced annually by competent engineers Fire suppression systems 6 months / annual Serviced annually by competent engineers / room integrity when material change takes place Fire hydrants on site 12 Serviced annually by competent engineers 15

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