Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for inspection Audit records system
- Type and grade of inspection is ascertained from the inspection schedule retained in the verification dossier. Records system is reviewed to verify that essential hazardous area documentation is retained and procedures for maintaining records are established
- Areas classification is ascertained from hazardous areas layout drawings retained in the verification dossier. Hazardous area classification and design drawings and documentation are checked to verify that appropriate procedures have been followed in assuring the area is safe
- Prepare for inspection
- Type and intended location of each item of equipment and circuits subject to inspection are determined from design drawings and documentation
- OHS policies and procedures for preparing to work in a hazardous area are followed
- Special tools, equipment and devices needed for the inspection are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety
- Report inspection results
- Any non-conformances, faults or unauthorised modifications are documented in accordance with established procedures.
- Where applicable, a non-conformance report, including the actions taken and a statement on whether circuits have been re-energised, is made and forwarded to the appropriate personnel.
- Documentation in relation to all aspects of the inspection are forwarded to the appropriate personnel for inclusion in the verification dossier in accordance with requirements
- Conduct inspection
- OHS policies and procedure for working in a hazardous area are followed.
- Where applicable, an appropriately qualified person is directed to access equipment to facilitate the inspection.
- Parts of equipment that are dismantled in order to conduct inspection are stored to protect them against loss or damage.
- Equipment, systems and installation are inspected for compliance with the design specifications retained in the verification dossier and in accordance with requirements.
- Where applicable, after the inspection of each item, equipment parts and circuit connections are replaced in a manner that ensures the integrity of the explosion-protection system.