Lets Recycle 22 March 2012
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is set to publish new guidance
for the operation of autoclaves following an on-going investigation into
a fatal incident at Sterecycle’s facility in Rotherham.
In 1990 the HSE published the PM73 document which outlined guidance for
the operation of autoclave technology. The guidance was later updated in
1998 and now is set to be updated further owing to developments in the
technology and due to industry demand.
Commenting on the reasons behind the update Paul Grady, HM Specialist
Inspector at the HSE, said: “The guidance was prepared because there
have been two fatalities in the UK since 2008 and three near misses
where the door has come open but nobody has been injured.
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