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A small steam system is used to heat a laundry.

Is steam covered by PSSR?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. Yes, steam at any pressure
  2. B. Only above 10 bar
  3. C. No, steam is not a pressure hazard
  4. D. Only outdoors
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Answer: A

  • A. Right: Right. HSE says PSSR covers steam at any pressure.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. Steam is covered at any pressure.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. Steam is covered at any pressure.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. Location doesn't matter.

Explanation

Steam is covered by PSSR at any pressure.

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