A Gas Practitioner IS NOT an Inspector – only DoEL can offically appoint Inspectors

A Gas Practitioner derives authority being licenced by the SAQCC Gas who in turn derives its authority from the PER via its mandate to register gas practitioners. An inspector derives its authority from the Department of Employment and Labour via the OHS Act. The powers of authority invested via the respective institutions and legislations is vastly different in intent, authority and deed. No person or gas practitioner has officially been appointed by the SAGA as […]

What is the Pressure Equipment Regulation (PER)?

Regulations that apply to the design, manufacture, operation, repair, modification, maintenance, inspection and testing of pressure equipment with a design pressure equal or greater than 50 kPa.  The PER is available via Department of Employment and Labour website free of charge or contact the SAGA offices.