Equipment Deficiencies and Quality Assurance
Equipment deficiencies outside the acceptable limits defined by the process safety information must be corrected before further use. In some cases, it may not be necessary that deficiencies be corrected before further use, as long as deficiencies are corrected in a safe and timely manner, when other necessary steps are taken to ensure safe operation.
In constructing new plants and equipment, the employer must ensure that equipment as it is fabricated is suitable for the process application for which it will be used. Appropriate checks and inspections must be performed to ensure that equipment is installed properly and is consistent with design specifications and the manufacturer's instructions.
The employer also must ensure that maintenance materials, spare parts, and equipment are suitable for the process application for which they will be used.
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8-3. In the equipment, deficiencies outside the acceptable limits _____ must be corrected before further use.
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