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RKC7  
#1 Posted : 29 August 2024 13:59:26(UTC)
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RKC7

Hi Gurus,

We have had a few recent thorough examinations on our plant and lev systems where they have raised top level defects and actions and thus failed the items, we acted on these straight away and have now corrected all items with new parts ordered and tested.

My question is regarding thorough examinations actions - once they have been completed is there a legal requirement for another thorough examination again to state a pass/valid to use or free from defects? I can't pinpoint this under HSE legislation anywhere. I spoke with the company and they said aslong as you have rectified and had evidence you can carry on using it and it can wait until the next inspection. 

Can someone please advise this? Thanks

LancBob  
#2 Posted : 29 August 2024 15:13:15(UTC)
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LancBob

My background is more LEV...

As you mention the new parts have been ordered and tested to show that it is working then that would be sufficient, provided the testing meets the accepted guidance / standard and the person performing the testing is competent.

Whenever we change carbon or HEPA filters these are always tested by the engineer to ensure they working as expected, even something as simple as fan speed would need checking to ensure a minimum 0.5m/s face velocity.

thanks 1 user thanked LancBob for this useful post.
A Kurdziel on 30/08/2024(UTC)
Kate  
#3 Posted : 29 August 2024 16:56:09(UTC)
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Kate

The reason you can't pinpoint this as a legal requirement is because it isn't one.

What you are doing is fine.

A Kurdziel  
#4 Posted : 30 August 2024 08:34:22(UTC)
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A Kurdziel

Further to what Kate said:

Have a look at Reg 9 of COSHH and the relevant  part of the ACoP. Essentially this says  that there must be evidence that any controls that you decide  use to control expose to hazardous substances actually work. The reg does not  spell out what this evidence consists of; it is down to you to decide if it is good enough. So the people who fixed your LEV  say, now it works; do you believe them, taking into account that you trusted them to  do the works? If so, go with what they say.

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