Interactive Guide to School Plant Room Gas Safety
A Risk Assessment & Method Statement for CP15, CP16 & CP17
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Your Key Responsibilities
This section outlines the primary duties your role is accountable for in ensuring the gas safety inspection is conducted safely and compliantly.
Step-by-Step Process Guide
This timeline shows the key phases of the inspection. Click each phase to see the specific actions required for your role.
Critical Safety Checks in a Plant Room
Plant rooms are high-risk areas. The annual inspection must be preceded by careful assessment of these specific, and often hidden, dangers.
⚠️Asbestos Awareness
Assume asbestos is present in older plant rooms (e.g., in flue systems, insulation, gaskets). The asbestos register MUST be checked before any work begins. If in doubt, stop work.
⚡Electrical Isolation
Boilers have complex controls. Safe electrical isolation (Lockout, Tagout, Tryout - LOTO) is mandatory before servicing to prevent electric shock. This must be a formal, verified procedure.
cramped_space Confined Spaces
Many plant rooms are cramped with poor ventilation. The atmosphere must be assessed for safety. Ensure clear access and egress routes are maintained at all times.
☠️Combustion & CO
Large commercial boilers produce vast quantities of combustion products. A flue failure can release fatal levels of Carbon Monoxide (CO). Flue gas analysis is a life-critical check.
Interactive Risk Explorer
Explore the potential hazards associated with this work. The chart provides a visual summary; click on the bars or the filter buttons below to drill down into the detailed control measures for each category.
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Emergency Procedures
In the event of an emergency, these are the immediate actions required for your role. Familiarise yourself with these procedures before work begins.