Pressure systems
Guidance
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Introduction to pressure equipment
Main regulations, examples, causes of incidents and hazards.
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Manufacture or supply of pressure systems
The duties of the responsible person.
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Using pressure systems
What employers and other users must do.
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The Pressure Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 (PE(S)R)
Design, manufacture and conformity assessment where the maximum allowable pressure is above 0.5 bar.
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Simple Pressure Vessels (Safety) Regulations 2016 (SPV(S)R)
Essential requirements which must be met before products are placed on the market in the UK.
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Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000 (PSSR)
The duties imposed relate to pressure systems for use at work and the risk to health and safety.
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Exemption from Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000 (PSSR)
For pressure systems forming an enclosure for high voltage equipment.
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Research
Best practice for risk-based inspection as a part of plant integrity management.
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Resources
Publications on pressure systems
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