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By now you
should be aware that SAPGA has proceeded with the process of
establishing a Safe Gas Equipment Scheme (SGES). This implies that all
equipment either imported and/or locally manufactured and supplied with
the country requires a SAPGA
stamp of approval. On the outset, this stamp of approval will ensure
that the equipment has either been tested and in compliance to an
international or nationally accepted standard and that it is safe and fit
for purpose in the workplace. |
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How will this scheme be
initiated and implemented? SAPGA is gathering information relating to
equipment currently being supplied by manufacturers, importers and
suppliers. Imported equipment is normally accompanied by a declaration
of conformity and test certificate. This indicates to what standard the equipment was
tested. SAPGA will on an ongoing basis adopt a relevant international standards to
which the equipment needs to comply. Should the information on the
declaration of conformity and test certificate not meet the minimum requirements the
equipment will have to be either retested by an accredited test house
internationally or be rejected by the SGES as being not fit for purpose
in this country. |
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The SGES is
registered with the Department of Labour under the OHS Act and
Pressure Equipment Regulation (PER), which provides SAPGA
with the mandate to oversee all gas related equipment that is supplied
within South Africa. |
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The ultimate aim of the SGES is to prevent the
supply of sub standard equipment to end users and that all equipment at
least meets the prescribed compliance criteria. |
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As per the PER new
installations will require that a registered gas practitioner will
need to indicate and certify on the certificate of compliance (COC) that
the equipment installed has been formally approved by the SGES and is fit for
purpose.
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Approved Supplier Register |
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As per the SGES mentioned
above, all equipment manufacturers, importers and suppliers need to
register their respective equipment. |
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On completion of this
project, the approved and registered equipment will be available on the
SAPGA website for public viewing. The aim of the register is to
provide credible suppliers to the gas industry. The list
will be made available on SAPGA’s website and could be of added value
for participants in the SGES. |
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Participation in the scheme |
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Read these documents on line or download them to fully understand the
process and successfully participate in the scheme: |
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1. Mandate from
Department of Labour
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2. Memo of Understanding between SAPGA
and LPGSASA |
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3. Rules Governing the
scheme |
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4. Equipment
Categories for registration (1st phase) |
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5. Process Flow |
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6. Application form (.pdf) |
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7. Application form (electronic .dotx) |
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