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WORKPLACE SAFETY


technician or the equipment used not being approved by the manufacturer, the service could be invalid, likely ruin the integrity of kit, and could well ruin lives. Imagine the reaction if the fire service weren't servicing their breathing apparatus kits properly. Not only would they be putting themselves at risk, the same would be said about those they’re trying to help. All industries should be held to the same standard.


It is not okay to assume the health and safety department have taken care of things or the procurement department has done what’s necessary. Safety is the priority, and it starts with you.


Should an incident lead to an investigation from the HSE, they will look back at the equipment’s safety record to see when it was serviced and by whom.


That means that not only is the onus on companies to ensure the work is done to the appropriate standard, but service engineers are also culpable. If someone is asked to service a piece of kit that they are not qualified to do, they shouldn’t be doing it. They are putting the user’s life on the line, as well as their own future.


It is easy to check if the gas engineer you want to come round to your house is on the Gas Safe Register, and it is something that brings you certainty around whether that person has the qualifications they should have before they service your equipment. And that


certainty is something Dräger can bring, by offering training courses to ensure the right people are able to service and maintain Dräger kit. It is those that have no training whatsoever that are really dangerous. There are people all over the UK from Dräger who can visit your worksite directly to carry out services and provide helpful on-site consultation. With a large level of stock available to purchase and hire, we are also able to supply items through a service exchange to allow operations to continue while kit is examined.


There are a variety of different ways to ensure equipment is safe to use, it is about ensuring that is done – to protect users and provide them with the best possible chance of surviving an incident. They are relying on you. And so are their families.


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