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Southampton Education School

CLEAPSS Safety Examination of Autoclaves, Pressure Cookers and Model Steam Engines Event

Time:
09:30 - 15:30
Date:
30 April 2015
Venue:
Mathematics and Science Learning Centre The Graham Hills Building 29 University of Southampton Highfield Southampton SO17 1BJ

For more information regarding this event, please telephone Mathematics and Science Learning Centre on 023 8059 8810 or email mslc@soton.ac.uk .

Event details

This course is aimed at the person in a school who uses the schedules provided by CLEAPSS to inspect pressure vessels to ensure they are safe for use.

What will the course include?

  • safe operation of autoclaves, pressure cookers and steam engines.  CLEAPSS publications L214 and PS80 and R101
  • the legal requirements, including the employer's duty to appoint a competent person for the inspection of autoclaves, pressure cookers and model steam engines
  • the meaning of "competent person" in the context of the CLEAPSS approach to pressure vessel testing - limits of responsibility
  • working through the written schemes of examination included in CLEAPSS document L214
  • the range of autoclaves, pressure cookers and model steam engines available, and their advantages and disadvantages

Participants can bring along their own autoclave and/or model steam engine for inspection using the written schemes of examination.

Course Fee: £99.00

This is for a full day of professional development, all CLEAPSS course resources, lunch and refreshments.

To book your place, please contact the Mathematics and Science Learning Centre using the details below and give your name, school, job title and email address.

CLEAPSS courses are intended for CLEAPSS members - if you are uncertain about your membership please contact CLEAPSS on 01895 251496. An additional charge may be payable for non-members attending courses.

This course is subject to revision, so please check CLEAPSS website for latest details.

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