Personnel responsible for the safe operation and compliance of pressure systems under UK safety regulations.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Objective
• Compliance with legislation.
• An independent recommendation of suitability as an Authorised Person.
• Better documentation, communication and enforcement of safe working procedures.
Course content
• Safe working procedures on pressure systems as required by the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000, Provision and use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 and Safety Rules and Procedures for Work on Pressure Systems.
• Requirements of statutory regulation/legislation.
• Operational Appointments, Roles and Duties of Appointed Personnel.
• Risk Assessment.
• Creating, documenting and enforcing safe working procedures.
Exam
Learners complete practical exercises that involve the management, application and control of documentation. There is an emphasis on hands on experience wherever this is possible.
Assessment is by written paper on an isolation documentation exercise.
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Authorised Person: Mechanical Systems (Boiler and Pressure Systems)
