Written scheme of examination
A formal document specifying the safe operation of a pressure system and the nature and frequency of examination of its components. Required under the GB Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000 before a pressure system may be operated.
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UK HSE
“written scheme of examination”Exact equivalentRegulation 8 of the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000 (SI 2000/128) requires users and owners of pressure systems that contain relevant fluids to ensure that the system has a written scheme of examination drawn up by a competent person before the system is operated. The scheme specifies which parts must be examined, the nature of the examination, and the intervals between examinations.
Irish HSA
“written scheme of examination”No equivalentNo equivalent in this jurisdiction.
US OSHA
“written scheme of examination”No equivalentNo equivalent in this jurisdiction.
Note: GB-specific instrument under PSSR 2000. Ireland and OSHA have separate pressure vessel and pressure system requirements.
Practitioner note: GB-specific under PSSR 2000. A formal document specifying examination scope and frequency, drawn up by a competent person before the system is operated. Ireland and OSHA address pressure systems under different instruments.