Equipment Inspections: What HIROC Subscribers Need to Know
As a value add for HIROC Subscribers, we work with partners across Canada to share knowledge and education. We also partner with other insurers to provide Subscribers the most comprehensive coverage. Our goal is to ensure you and your teams have the right coverage, and the information needed to make important decisions.
We hope you find this article on equipment inspections helpful. It has been provided courtesy of our partners from HSB Canada and is intended to help HIROC’s Subscribers make key decisions around maintenance and facility safety.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at inquiries@hiroc.com.
Your HIROC insurance policy entitles you to equipment inspections at no additional cost.
HSB conducts two types of equipment inspections – Jurisdictional (for Ontario Subscribers) and Loss Prevention; and, if applicable, both may be conducted at the same time.
Inspections are conducted by HSB’s trusted and experienced in-house team of licensed inspectors and engineers, the largest of its kind in Canada.
Jurisdictional Inspections – Why do you need one?
By law, periodic Jurisdictional Inspections of certain boilers and pressure vessels are required in some provinces in order to ensure safety. All businesses, including healthcare organizations are responsible for having this equipment inspected. Failure to do so can result in heavy penalties and may even lead to a shutdown of your operations.
How can HSB help?
Included in your HIROC policy:
- HSB will identify whether you have Jurisdictional Inspection requirements;
- HSB will schedule and perform boiler and pressure vessel inspections in accordance with jurisdictional requirements;
- In accordance with provincial regulations, HSB will provide an Inspection Report or a Certificate of Inspection to post at your facility;
- HSB will provide recommendations if we observe potentially hazardous conditions;
- HSB will recommend ways to improve equipment operation, maintenance and reliability.
Loss Prevention Inspections – Why do you need one?
To protect your organization. Loss Prevention Inspections to your insured equipment, such as heating, cooling, electrical, processing, and production machinery, are designed to ensure your organization can continue operating, so you don’t run the risk of unintended shutdowns, and of damaging your reputation. A machinery breakdown could also result in personal injury.
How can HSB help?
Included in your HIROC policy:
- HSB will identify the risks that could result from a breakdown of your equipment;
- HSB will provide recommendations if we observe potentially hazardous conditions;
- HSB will recommend ways to improve equipment operation, maintenance and reliability - and help reduce the chances of downtime.
If you would like more information on inspections or HIROC’s coverage, email us at inquiries@hiroc.com or request a quote.
Content source: HSB Canada
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