New LPG Safety Regime
ICL Inquiry · The ICL Inquiry Report: Explosion at Grovepark Mills, Maryhill, Glasgow, 11 May 2004 · Issued 16 July 2009 · Addressed to: Health and Safety Executive
Source — verbatim from the inquiry
●Inquiry recommendation
A new safety regime should be put in place governing the installation, maintenance, monitoring and replacement of all LPG systems.
ICL Inquiry, The ICL Inquiry Report: Explosion at Grovepark Mills, Maryhill, Glasgow, 11 May 2004 · 16 Jul 2009 Source PDF →
Response — verbatim from government
●Health and Safety Executive
A key theme that emerged from stakeholders was the view that the existing legislative framework already allows for Lord Gill's objectives to be achieved providing that it is supported by improved guidance, compliance and enforcement. The Government agrees with this view but recognises the need to ensure that dutyholders are aware of their legal duties. HSE asked to consult further on installation records (84% stakeholder support) and supplier asset registers (93% support). No formal verification scheme instituted. (Cm. 7849, paras 18-25)
Health and Safety Executive · 18 Mar 2010 Written response →
Evidence trail — what's actually happened since
- 31 Dec 2015 Implementation confirmed by HSE. All buried metallic LPG service pipe replacements completed by 2015 deadline. Source →
- 18 Mar 2010 Government determined existing legislative framework sufficient for Lord Gill's objectives. HSE consulted further on installation records (84% stakeholder support) and supplier asset registers (93% support). Web-based guidance for LPG users published. Source →
- 31 Dec 2015 · Health and Safety Executive HSE strengthened the safety regime for LPG systems through new guidance, inspection campaigns, and regulatory oversight. Published work instructions for LPG pipework replacement inspection campaigns (OM 2011/08). View source → Confirmed Completed
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