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What does BG01 mean for you?

The "Guidance on Safe Operation of Boilers" (BG01), published in October 2011 replaces the now withdrawn PM5 and PSG2 guidance documents. Drafted by the Combustion Engineering Association (CEA) and the Safety Assessment Federation (SAFed) and with the full endorsement of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), BG01 is a best practice guide for boiler managers and operators.

BG01 should be used in conjunction with the HSE's "Management of Industrial and Hot Water Boilers" (INDG436).

BG01 affects any facility with an industrial or commercial steam and hot water boiler operating between 0.5 and 32 bar gauge and at a temperature between 110°C and 400°C.

How can Spirax Sarco help?

Training

 Spirax Sarco is a licensed and approved training provider for the Boiler Operation Accreditation Scheme (BOAS) as recommended by BG01. Four-day BOAS-accredited courses run at our new state-of-the-art UK Steam Technology Centre in Cheltenham.

Risk Assessment

 Risk assessments help to demonstrate to insurers and regulators that a boiler house is being run according to best practice. Any changes, for example, to personnel levels, personnel skills or equipment will require a review of previous risk assessments. When developing your risk assessment our team of steam experts can help, from the combustion or efficiency side of the boiler house, to accessibility and manning levels. 		Talk to the leaders in steam today. Call 01242 535348.

What's new in BG01?

  • Defines 'competent person' and recommends that employers ensure boiler operators and managers receive BOAS training, as recognised by the HSE, SAFed, CEA and UK insurance industry
  • Highlights the importance of Risk Assessments using INDG436
  • Suggested typical control arrangements
  • Lists duties and responsibilities
  • Inclusion of associated regulations
  • Extended unattended operation of the boiler house
  • Automatic shutdown of boiler upon critical defect required in new installations

Boilers not affected by BG01

  • Water tube boilers
  • Process boilers with a capacity exceeding:
    • 30 tonnes steam per hour
    • 25MW
    • 32 bar gauge working pressure
  • Domestic, commercial boilers smaller than 70kW
  • Electric immersion, steam coil heated and electrode boilers
  • Manually operated boilers (i.e. those requiring constant human intervention)
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