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#1 Posted : 21 March 2007 13:52:00(UTC)
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Posted By paul harman Dear all Can anybody tell me whether a diesel driven jet wash machine being used to clean walkway tiles would be classified as a pressure system and therefore come under the Pressure system safety regs 1999. Thanks in anticipation Paul
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#2 Posted : 21 March 2007 15:16:00(UTC)
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Posted By holmezy Since everyone else obviously thought it was a trick question,,,,,, not covered by the pressure systems regs.
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#3 Posted : 21 March 2007 15:24:00(UTC)
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Posted By paul harman Holmzy Thanks, but why would it sound like a trick question?? Paul
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#4 Posted : 21 March 2007 16:17:00(UTC)
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Posted By holmezy Paul, yes, sorry, bit sarcastic, been a long and unrewarding day so I apologise. There is a long list of things that wouldnt be covered by the pressure systems regs and washers were on it, but I cant find where I got that info from....so sorry if I'm no help!
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#5 Posted : 21 March 2007 16:50:00(UTC)
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Posted By fore! http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg261.pdf Cut and paste the above, it should give you some useful pointers on Pressure Systems. Basically, it's considered to be too small a "system" so you won't need written schemes etc. but do consider maintenance and training etc. Hope that's helpful.
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#6 Posted : 21 March 2007 19:50:00(UTC)
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Posted By STEVE paul need to be careful, and read below Regs for further advise Pressure System Safety Regs Pressure Equipment Regs Pipeline Safety Regs All may have some bearing on what you are asking One set of regs gives a confusing set of definitions between a pipeline and pipework Is the pressure washer for hot water (above 110 degrees) this is a relevant fluid and may come under the PSSR Regs does the machine have other pressurised pipework/pipeline with other fluids (hydraulic oil, diesel etc) It is not straight forward I was told that due to the pressurised water being created in a pump it did not come under any of the above regs, but on reading them I am not so sure, so I utilised some of the info as good practice Steve
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