EEMUA 231 provides the foundation for EEMUA's mechanical integrity training at the Awareness and Practitioner competency levels as follows:
EEMUA 231 Mechanical Integrity In-House training
This is a 8 hour training course which can be run on one day, or over two half days. It is for those responsible on a day-to-day basis for ensuring mechanical integrity of plant and equipment, particularly where there are hazardous substances present. The course is based on EEMUA Publication 231 'Mechanical integrity of plant containing hazardous substances: a guide to periodic examination and testing', which was developed and written by EEMUA and the Safety Assessment Federation (SAFed) in consultation with the UK Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) Hazardous Installations Directorate.
The content of the course has been approved for continuing professional development (CPD) by the Society of Operations Engineers (SOE). 
Why is this course important?
EEMUA Publication 231 has been recognised as providing a sound basis from which to develop arrangements for the management and delivery of periodic examinations aimed at maintaining the integrity of plant containing hazardous substances. Although originally for sites falling under the UK regulator, it has developed an international reputation as good practice.
EEMUA has worked with a respected consultancy to produce this one day course based on the guidance. The top level objectives of the course are threefold:
1 - Introduce EEMUA 231 as a tool to help:
- Manage the primary containment envelope effectively
- Safely manage ageing plant
2 - Organisational arrangements to deliver integrity management:
- Ensuring integrity through periodic examination and testing
- Effective inspection and response to findings – competence at every stage
3 - Provide guidance on how to be in line with:
- Legislative requirements
- Good practice
- HSE expectations for managing integrity
Who should attend?
This course is recommended for people responsible on a day-to-day basis for ensuring mechanical integrity of plant and equipment, primarily those where Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) Regulations apply, but also those outside the scope of COMAH, where there are hazardous substances present.
This course will also be of interest to related stakeholders, including operators who are required to be “intelligent customers”, inspection bodies (including ‘competent persons’) and providers of specialist services to the process.
Permanent employees of EEMUA Member companies, the Associate company scheme and SAFed members will receive a discount off the standard course fee. To confirm if you are eligible for the discount, please check our membership page.
Training documentation and certificate, plus lunch and refreshments are included in the price.