The seventh in the series of successful CEA (Combustion Engineering Association) Conferences was held in Perth, Scotland at the end of April. Visitors to the Byworth Boilers stand were brought up to speed with the new BG01 Health & Safety Executive guidelines for steam and hot water boiler plant as well as being shown the importance of the correct training.
The Health & Safety at Work Act specifies that employees must be provided with adequate training following the introduction of new procedures, systems or technology and that training must be refreshed on a regular basis. In addition PUWER-Use and maintenance of equipment states that everyone who uses and maintains work equipment needs to be adequately trained if new technology or new equipment is introduced.
For insurance purposes employers must ensure all operators are adequately trained and must be able to show evidence of that training. From a health and safety point of view it is essential all operators are trained to a competent standard in the event of any involvement of the Health & Safety Executive.
As part of the programme of workshops, held throughout the day, Byworth’s Ian Roberts, spoke on Risk Assessment and Risk Management relating to Boiler House and Steam Systems. In his talk he stressed the factors to be considered when designing and operating boiler houses and steam systems from a risk assessment perspective.
Commenting on the success of the conference Tony Green said “The whole event was extremely well organised by David and Julie Kilpatrick and well attended by representatives from a good cross section of relevant industries, many of whom had a need for the training facilities we provide.”
Gordon Smith, from The University of Dundee, won a place on a Byworth Boiler Operator Training Course in a special business card free draw.
Byworth offers a choice of training courses for both new and experienced boiler operators. The Certified Industrial Boiler Operator Course for example is the only national boiler operator qualification and has been developed by the CEA in conjunction with the Health & Safety Executive and the Insurance Industry. It also has the backing of the Carbon Trust.
For further information on all Byworth’s training course options please phone the Training Sales Team on 01535 665225 or email [email protected]
