Nosa Integrated Five Star System Version 3

NOSA INTEGRATED FIVE STAR SYSTEM | VERSION 3

EQUIPMENT PRESSURE

1. INTRODUCTION

All pressure equipment should be suitably identified and recorded in a NOSA or similar Pressure Equipment Register. Inspections and tests should be carried out on a due date in accordance with legal/standard requirements and should include pressure test, safety valve, gauges and cylinders.

NB: Adhere to manufacturer’s specifications/requirements.

2. REQUIREMENTS OF THE NOSA SYSTEM STANDARD

4.4.6.1ELEMENT 4.4.6.17 PRESSURE EQUIPMENT AND COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS

INTENT:HSE risks associated with pressurised systems, equipment, vessels and portable gas containers are identified, assessed and managed.

PRESSURE EQUIPMENT ON REGISTER, TESTS AND INSPECTIONS CARRIED OUT

All pressure equipment identified by means of manufacturer's plate and/or company identification
All pressure equipment constructed, maintained and operated within set standards
All pressure equipment on register with appropriate certificates available
All inspections and tests to be carried out on due date and in accordance with standards by appropriately qualified and approved person where applicable

TESTING

Testing requirements identified and adhered to
Records of tests maintained

RELIEF VALVES LOCKED OR SEALED

Relief valves set to required pressure before installation
Relief valves on register with serial number and location where required
All relief (safety) valves physically locked or sealed
Safety valves vent to safe area

RED LINE ON PRESSURE GAUGES

All pressure gauges marked with a red line on the dial of the pressure gauge (to correspond with manufacturer’s plate and certificate) as required
Maximum work pressure known and alarm system in place to notify/warn as required
Equipment calibrated and displayed (stickers/tags)

GAS INSTALLATIONS AND CYLINDERS

All portable gas cylinders correctly stored
All pressure equipment (including pipe work) securely installed and protected from damage caused by elements or processes
All gas installations and equipment in a safe condition and on register (e.g. portable oxy-acetylene welding trolleys, refrigeration units and CO2 installations)
Operators trained in the correct and safe use of equipment
Register correctly completed and kept up-to-date
All flame cutting sets fitted with flashback arrestors
Drawings for gas plant/installation updated when required

PNEUMATIC MACHINES: USAGE, STORAGE and REGISTER

All pneumatic tools on register and checked regularly
Health risks pertaining to pneumatic tools been identified, assessed and actioned

HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS

Risks associated with hydraulic systems identified and assessed
Monitoring and maintenance requirements identified and complied with