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Safety of pressure systems

Title Safety of pressure systems
SubTitle Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000. Approved Code of Practice.
Author HSC
Series Code L
Series Number 122
Publisher HSE Books
Date of Publication 2000
Length 62 pages
ISBN 071761767X
Price Exc. VAT £7.50
VAT Rate 0%
Product Type Hard Copy
Format Paper
Notes (L122) (L 122) Approved code of practice supersedes COP37 (COP 37) entitled, 'Safety of pressure systems: Pressure Systems and Transportable Gas Containers Regulations 1989. Approved Code of Practice.' ISBNs 011885514X and 0717604772
Abstract Contains the full text of the Regulations, guide (a simple explanation of the law) the Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) and guidance on the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000 (SI 2000/128). It is aimed at dutyholders under the Regulations (users, owners, competent persons, designers, manufacturers, importers, suppliers and installers of pressure systems). Contents: Notice of Approval; Preface; Introduction; Citation and Commencement; Interpretation; Application and duties; Design and construction; Provision of information and marking; Installation; Safe operating limits; Written scheme of examination; Examination in accordance with the written scheme; Action in case of imminent danger; Operation; Maintenance; Modification and repair; Keeping of records etc; Precautions to prevent pressurisation of certain vessels; Defence; Power to grant exemptions; Repeals and revocations; Transitional provision; Exceptions to the Regulations; Modification of duties in cases where pressure systems are supplied by way of lease, hire or other arrangements; Marking of pressure vessels; User/owner decision tree; Major health and safety legislation; References; Further reading.
Keywords General guidance; PSSR; PED; Pressure vessel; Pipework; Transportable pressure receptacle; Pipeline; Steam; Gas; Liquid; System failure; Gas Regulators


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