4.3 Examinations in accordance with the WSE (Thorough Examinations) Regulation 9 of PSSR requires that all pressure systems be periodically examined by a Competent Person (CP) in accordance with a WSE, itself being drawn up by a CP. The user/owner is responsible for ensuring their boilers meet this requirement. Where the WSE specifies any preparatory work, they are also responsible for ensuring that this is completed before the examination. As soon as possible following examination, the CP will prepare a report of examination for the user/owner. The report will also include, amongst other information, the following: x Whether any repairs are required and the date by which they must be completed; x The latest date by which the next examination must be carried out; x Whether any modifications are required to the WSE. Note that the CP may also specify the manner and procedures which these modifications should take. The CP may also specify the nature of the required modifications to the scheme. If any of these issues are raised in the report of examination, the user/owner must: x Ensure that the boiler is not used or supplied if the date set for any repairs or examinations passes without these being completed; x Make the required modifications to the WSE and have it re-certified by a CP; x Ensure the boiler is not used or supplied if the date set for the modifications to the WSE passes without these being implemented and certified by a CP. 4.4 Summary of responsibilities The user/owner of a boiler system is ultimately responsible for ensuring the system complies with all the relevant Health & Safety legislation (not just those responsibilities mentioned above). While third parties, e.g. maintenance contractors, can be used to assist in achieving compliance with these legal obligations, the overall and legal responsibility remains with the user/owner and cannot be contracted out although there is scope for certain duties to be transferred (as set out in a written agreement) between the owner and user. Useful help and advice on ensuring boiler systems remain safe to operate can be obtained from a number of sources, such as the CP carrying out the periodic examination of the boiler, or from the equipment manufacturer.
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