hibsjo(SCO) Posted December 4, 2005 Report Share Posted December 4, 2005 Except one man bands does anyone bother with yearly checks on all equipment I get a visit from the local council every two years and they want to see maintenance records I get a local electrician out every year to check all electrics in shop. Local engineer services compressor. Some other firm checks my fire extinguishers. Its a mine field for HSE. Risk assesment is another beauty,but I will come back to you on that one,it will make you laugh/cry. Thoughts Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenB Posted December 5, 2005 Report Share Posted December 5, 2005 So I should be more organised then? I've 'been meaning to' get the relevant checks done, but not managed it yet. Are there specific regulations about, for example compressors? I've used mine since 1994 & never had it checked or looked at! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercoulson Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 think you will find that rules regarding compressor inspections became unnecessary some years ago when sizes of tanks changed from 25 to 24 litre - the inspection mark. this is why insurers no longer insist on inspections Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hibsjo(SCO) Posted January 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 So Lee why arent you a member of SOMSR? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh-Candoit (ENG) Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 Good point that Peter, I had forgotten that. It dont make it less lethal though does it. for those with Eternal pumps like the broome wade changing the the size of pully can have an undesired effect. Couple this with a tank rusted through from the inside due to water retention over the years and faulty fittings gives rise to a situation that I would rather stay clear of. I have seen 2 tanks go in my time 1 air and 1 water boiler at the back of a fireplace, nasty mess both of them made, the water one demolished a chimney breast. The air one put someone in hospital for a spell. The golden rule has to be regular maintenance, daily emptying of the tank to stop the water building up and keep a constant eye on the oil level. My tank by the way was quite considerably larger than 25 litres as it also ran a spray booth and portable air tools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted January 27, 2006 Report Share Posted January 27, 2006 Sorry hibsjo don't know how that post of mine, which I have now deleted (off topic) ended up here, I must have been answering something else only in the wrong place! I have left this topic to continue about H&S. Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercoulson Posted January 30, 2006 Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 Talking of Health & Safety, we produce a booklet that you can record your maintenance work in, routine as well as one off. If you were to get a visit from hse you can show them that you have your machines looked after very well. Just contact us for a copy 0116 271 7152 or peter@siserve.co.uk (free to forum members) you may find it particularly useful this year when new noise regs are introduced, no need to panic if you carry out and record regular maintenance. another thing worth remembering is to have all your appliances checked by an electrician for pat testing. incidentally if you change your appliance plugs for permanantly wired (fused) sockets they are no longer portable and need not (as far as i can find out) be tested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh-Candoit (ENG) Posted January 30, 2006 Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 That maintenance record book is essential Peter especially if you have someone working for you. I got one off your stand at the exhibition in October. Perhaps it would be a good idea if you could list all the actions that need to be recorded and those that dont (general guide). You are right in your presumption that if it is plugged in, it is portable. A Finisher that is unable to be moved due to the considerable weight is still classed as portable if it is plugged in. Not many Large machines like these would pass the cable leakage test if a number of years old. If you hard wire the machines to an Isolator this would allow you to avoid the test, but as the test is for everyones benefit on the grounds of Health and Safety I would rather be tested than be excluded and have a fatality from 400+ volts from 3phase supply. I've had it once 35 years ago and did a double sommersault travelling 25 feet to the other side of the room, I was lucky, other people were present. If anyone has a few shops it may pay to do your own testing. Approx £216 and 1-2 days for the course available in most cities. After that you just need to purchase your own test meter and be able to keep on top of the recordings. Who knows, your new talents may be required by others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blank Posted February 5, 2006 Report Share Posted February 5, 2006 thank you peter for the books. recommend everyone gets in touch - owe you one peter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hibsjo(SCO) Posted February 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 Its like everything else Health and Safety Tax returns VAT returns Tooooooo much paperwork involved what a headache Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 I also received a machinery maintenance record book from SiServe, just the sort of thing we need to spur us onto a maintenance schedule *recommended* Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted July 30, 2006 Report Share Posted July 30, 2006 Its like everything elseHealth and Safety Tax returns VAT returns Tooooooo much paperwork involved what a headache Yeah there is bleedin form to fill in for just about everything,,,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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