Information on how to manage the risks associated with pressure systems
A pressure system is a system (fixed or mobile) comprising one or more pressure vessels of rigid construction and any associated pipework and protective devices. It includes a pipeline and its protective devices that carries:
steam at any pressure
gases that exert a pressure above 0.5 bar above atmospheric pressure
fluids, which may be mixtures of liquids, gases and vapours, where the gas or vapour phase may exert a pressure above 0.5 bar above atmospheric pressure
The stored energy in pressures systems pose a serious risk of injury if inappropriately installed, used or maintained. The following details how to manage these risks, including information on:
