Examination of Steam Boilers When Cold
In line with Section 37(7) of the Factories Act of 1973, Steam boilers should be examined by personnel authorized by the Department of Occupational Health and Safety (DOHS) at least once in every 14 months period. This process is intended to minimize the risk of explosions or other malfunctions possible for pressure vessels. Operators who do not adhere to this standard are liable for a fine.
Operators must keep the official report, logging each inspection, on the same premises as the equipment in question and it must be made available to DOHS personnel for inspection at any time. Failure to comply with the statutory requirement may lead to legal proceedings against the offender
Citizens and non-citizens companies with Steam Boilers
- Operators must hire the services of an authorized examiner from the list of authorized examiners. This list is updated throughout the year.
- Once an inspection by an authorized examiner has taken place, the examiner is required by law to issue a report to the operator detailing and assessing the state of the equipment in question.
- This report must be kept in the official log of the operator and available for inspection by DOHS Inspectors.
- The official assessment report
- An inspector may require the owner to produce documents proving ownership of the equipment being examined
One (1) working day
Gaborone
Block 8 Government Enclave
Francistown
1st Floor, Ntshe House
Conner Guy and St Patrick Streets
Maun
Integrated Block, Rural Administration Centre
Lobatse
Plot 3114
1st Floor, Century House
Corner of Letsholathebe Street and 1st Khama Avenue
Selebi-Phikwe
First Floor above Department of Tourism
Plot 2574
No cost
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