6 TRAINING Employers must ensure that all personnel possess sufficient knowledge of the boiler systems on which they work to perform their duties properly. Every employer shall ensure that any of his employees who supervises or manages the use of work equipment has received adequate training for purposes of health and safety (PUWER Reg 9). Any training shall form part of a structured scheme taking into account the particular types of boiler on site and the full range of maintenance tasks required for safe operation of the boiler. All training (including that for boiler systems) should be a structured on-going process which is updated to keep pace with developing technology, equipment and legislation. The level of competence required (and the corresponding training requirements) must be reviewed when a system is modified, e.g. increased automation or remote supervision. The training shall be delivered by personnel possessing the appropriate practical experience, assessment skills, and knowledge of the working environment. The employer must ensure that all managers and operators and other relevant personnel are regularly assessed through work audits. Training must also be reassessed periodically. All training shall be validated by assessment (written and/or oral) and the results of the assessment recorded. The Boiler Operation Accreditation Scheme (BOAS) is recognised by the Health and Safety Executive, the UK insurance industry, the Safety Assessment Federation (SAFed) and industry members through the Combustion Engineering Association. Training providers accredited under the Boiler Operation Accreditation Scheme (BOAS) are accredited to the industry standards. 6.1 Training courses There are a number of courses available at various levels. It is recommended that operators and managers achieve the national industry standards for: x Certified Industrial Boiler Operator (CertIBO) for operators; or x Diploma in Boiler Plant Operation Management (DipBOM) for managers. These qualifications form part of the Boiler Operation Accreditation Scheme (BOAS) which covers various types of boiler plant including shell boilers. The level of training for operatives and managers should be tailored to the equipment an individual is expected to operate and the duties that are expected to be performed while operating that equipment, either normally or under exceptional circumstances. Generic boiler system training courses can be used to provide basic information at varying levels. All training courses should involve site-specific elements. Courses should include the following topics: x Boiler operation including start-up and shut-down; x Boiler & burner controls and failure modes, taking account of fuels used; x Feed water/boiler water analysis; x Condensate drainage and water-hammer; x Actions to be taken in an emergency, and the consequences of inappropriate action; x Responsibilities of all parties involved and legal aspects; x Site specific training plus documented written and oral examination on completion of the course.
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