Even more interesting so if its machinery Periodic inspection isn’t a thing and it’s just down to engineering judgment to work out how urgently the repair needs to be carried out. for example critical kit cant always be switched off due to certain operational constraints.
That's only if the maintenance strategy is “to fail” or similar … the maintenance required depends on the safety risk assessment … it may be more stringent than BS 7671 “periodic verification”, but at the bottom line, the driving legislation (apart from the H&S@WetcAct) is:
PUWER
Electricity at Work Regulations
Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations
Other legislation dependent on the process risks involved (e.g. explosive atmospheres, COMAH, etc.)
Even more interesting so if its machinery Periodic inspection isn’t a thing and it’s just down to engineering judgment to work out how urgently the repair needs to be carried out. for example critical kit cant always be switched off due to certain operational constraints.
That's only if the maintenance strategy is “to fail” or similar … the maintenance required depends on the safety risk assessment … it may be more stringent than BS 7671 “periodic verification”, but at the bottom line, the driving legislation (apart from the H&S@WetcAct) is:
PUWER
Electricity at Work Regulations
Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations
Other legislation dependent on the process risks involved (e.g. explosive atmospheres, COMAH, etc.)
