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SECTION 4
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COSHH
During the erection procedure there are a number of
items which are subject to the Control Of Substances
Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations, and may
require specialist personal protective equipment
(PPE) beyond what is normally required. Listed below
are the items subject to the COSHH regulations and
the recommended precautions that should be taken.
For a full breakdown of any of the substances listed
below, please contact the Commercial Technical
Department.
1 Boiler Gasket – No special precautions need to
be taken but the use of normal PPE equipment is
recommended.
2 Ceramic Sealing Braid – Wear gloves, overalls
and safety glasses. In the case of an irritation
rinse the affected area with water and wash
gently. In the case of eye contact, flush
abundantly with water. If irritation persists seek
medical advice.
3 Silicone – Wear gloves, overalls and safety
glasses. In the case of an irritation rinse the
affected area with water and wash gently. If
irritation persists seek medical advice.
4 Mastic - Wear gloves, overalls and safety
glasses. In the case of an irritation rinse the
affected area with water and wash gently. If
irritation persists seek medical advice.
5 Ceramic Fibre Mineral Wool - Wear gloves,
overalls and safety glasses. In the case of an
irritation rinse the affected area with water and
wash gently. In the case of eye contact, flush
abundantly with water. If irritation persists seek
medical advice.
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Erection/Assembly Check List
The items listed below have been put together as a
guide to the actions that should be completed before
the erection/assembly of a boiler takes place.
1 Site access available for persons carrying out the
proposed work.
2 Site managers/personnel aware that work will be
taking place.
3 Risk assessments carried out on possible risks
that may effect the persons carrying out the
proposed work.
4 Sections and fittings boxes should be positioned
adjacent to the plinth(s) within the boiler house
prior to persons carrying out the proposed work
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attending site. If this is unable to be done notice
prior to attending site be given.
5 When boilers are to be stripped and rebuilt, labour
and transport should be provided for moving the
sections from the delivery point to the final
erection point. If this is unable to be provided
notice prior to attending site should be given.
6 Sections/casing, etc, should be kept in a clean dry
area prior to erection/assembly.
7 Water should be available.
8 A drain off area should be available.
9 Power should be available
10 A site representative should be available at all
times.
11 Clear instructions supplied to the persons carrying
out the proposed work regarding positioning the
boiler.
12 Fire evacuation procedures, facilities availability,
specific health and safety information, etc, should
be provided.
Items 7 to 10 are essential if boilers require pressure
testing.
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