Keep your Oxy/Fuel gas equipment safe with regular inspections
Oxy/Fuel gas equipment is widely used for welding, cutting, heating, straightening, and descaling. It’s versatility and cost-efficiency make it popular on many sites - but it can be dangerous if it doesn’t work properly.
Every year, people are hurt because of incorrectly used and/or poorly maintained oxy/fuel gas equipment. Explosions, fire, fumes and impact injuries during cylinder transportation are just some of the hazards that put people - and property - at risk.
The Regulations state that oxy/gas fuel equipment is inspected at yearly intervals to make sure it is compliant and operates safely and efficiently.
A competent person with full knowledge of Oxy/Fuel systems must complete the inspection
Get your Oxy/Fuel gas equipment checked by Hutcheon Examination Services
Engineer Surveyors from Hutcheon Examination Services are trained and qualified to do Oxy/Fuel gas equipment testing in addition to a variety of mechanical equipment examinations.
Book your Oxy/Fuel testing at the same time as other statutory mechanical equipment inspections required on your site, your organisation will benefit from:
- Minimal on-site disruption – we’ll arrange one convenient visit by a DBS-checked engineer surveyor at a time that interrupts your operations the least
- A quick and easy process – one appointment, one inspector/inspection team
- Fast certification – get instant feedback and an official report by email within 48 hours
Combining Oxy/Fuel testing with other mechanical equipment examinations means one van journey, reducing your carbon footprint as well as giving you peace of mind that your compliance obligations have been met and your site is safe.
What kinds of equipment require oxy/fuel testing services?
Types of equipment that require inspection under Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER 1998).
- Regulators
- Hoses and fittings
- Flash Back Arrestors
- Welding / Cutting Torches.
Our inspections are carried out in accordance with the British Compressed Gas Association guidance.
- CP7 – The Safe Use of Oxy/Fuel Gas Equipment (Individual Portable or Mobile Cylinder Supply)
- CP47 - The Safe Use of Individual Portable or Mobile Cylinder Gas Supply Equipment
The course is approved QCF / NVQ Level 3.
