DESCRIBE THE HEALTH & SAFETY ASPECTS ASSOCIATED WITH WORKING WITH FLUID POWER

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Eyram Tetteh

Assignment 1- DESCRIBE THE HEALTH & SAFETY ASPECTS ASSOCIATED WITH WORKING WITH FLUID POWER

Introduction

Working with fluid powered equipments can be dangerous not only to one self but to nearby workers also can cause damage to buildings close.  In this report I will be how four regulations affect the design, installation or maintenance of fluid power equipment and systems. I will also be explaining the main risks and safety precautions that apply whilst working with fluid power.  

Installation and operation of fluid power systems has many health and safety requirements that affect how operators, technicians work with them.  Some of the main ones are :

  • Noise
  • Guarding of machinery
  • Chemical/environment considerations
  • Dangers associated with high pressures.

Along with the health and safety factors there are legislations enforced to cover employers. This includes the following

  • Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000
  • The Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 
  • Pressure Equipment Regulations 1999
  • Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH)

Whether you’re employed or self-employed, you have an obligation  to provide a safe working environment also safe equipment.  The two main regulations that  cover  working with pressure systems are Pressure Equipment Regulations  1999 and the Pressure Systems safety Regulations 2000.

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What are Pressure Systems?

Pressure systems are equipment or system containing a fluid either gas or liquid under pressure.

Pressure systems/vessels could range from  boilers to valves, steam traps and filters.

The Pressure System safety Regulations 2000 defines three specific systems.

Minor systems, these are small systems for example a valve. Usually producing 20bar of pressure.

Intermediate systems are mostly storage and processing systems an example will be boilers and steam heating systems.

Major systems are huge systems and complex also mostly containing hazardous chemicals. This includes steam generators or any pressure storage ...

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