Site Survey

A formal site survey is an ideal tool for organisations who are seeking to improve working practices, implement safe systems of work and ensure they are compliant with relevant Legislation, Codes of Practice and Guidance Notes.

Our Site Survey enables organisations to utilise the services of a professional safety consultant to prepare a detailed report of gas usage and storage on their site.

Benefits of a gas specific site survey

• Enables organisations to review their safety policies, procedures and operating practices against relevant Legislation, Codes of Practice and Guidance Notes.
• Enables organisations to assess their levels of compliance and take appropriate corrective action.
• Provides a detailed analysis of gas specific compliance on site.
• Assists Management  to become fully aware of the hazards and risks associated with the use and storage on compressed and liquefied gases.
• Provides guidance on how to reduce gas related hazards, including all items requiring urgent attention.

Site Survey - Overview

Pre-survey meeting

• Aims and objectives of the survey
• Review of gases and on-site applications
• Modes of gas supply and packages
• The role of safety audits in the workplace
• Legislation, Codes of Practice and Guidance Notes

Survey element 1 - on-site gas storage

• Review of the design and location of the gas storage area(s)
• Stores layout and segregation of cylinders and/or cryogenic vessels
• Solutions to common storage issues
• Assessment of emergency procedures

Survey element 2 - cylinder handling

• Assessment of current procedures
• Availability of mechanical aids
• Review of manual handling assessments
• Implementation of manual handling techniques

Survey element 3 - portable gas equipment

• Visual check of gas control equipment
• 'Inspect before use' work / check procedure
• Identification of unsafe working practices
• Appraise written maintenance procedures

Survey element 4 - working environment

• Identification of potential oxygen enriched and deficient environments
• Review of Hot Work and confined space procedures
• Control of flammability hazards
• Identification of unsafe working environments

Survey element 5 - manifold systems

• Compliance with the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR) 2000
• Review of Written Schemes of Examination
• Analysis of maintenance procedures

Survey element 6 - emergency procedures

• Assessment of fire and evacuation procedures
• Review of gas specific hazard procedures
• Interface with emergency services
• Analysis of site safety policies with respect to gases

Survey element 7 - training and records

• Staff training needs review
• The need to control contractors

Site Survey Price

The cost of the Site Advisory Survey will depend on the time it takes to complete. This is dictated by a number of factors such as the size of your site, the level and complexity of gas usage and the gases used.

Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

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