Safety alert - reports of recent accidents due to poor practices
Good Practice Guide 75
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Mechanical & Electrical Supplement
Series
Good Practice Guide
Abstract
Accident investigation reports following fatal mistakes where flammable refrigerant ignited whilst removing a compressor, ammonia leaked during removal of a dormant compressor, and ammonia leaked into brine in an ice rink chiller; highlighting the importance of site workers having appropriate qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience.
History
IOR SES November 2018.
Subjects
- Building services
- Health and safety
- Air conditioning/ventilation
- Refrigeration systems
- Special subject areas
Publisher History
The Institute of Refrigeration is an independent organisation, run for refrigeration and air conditioning professionals. They publish a number of codes of practice for the safe construction and use of refrigeration systems.
Information
NBS
NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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