written scheme of examinations on air compressors

Written Scheme of Examination (WSE)

Stay compliant, protect your business, and ensure your pressure systems are safe

  • Legally required under PSSR 2000 for most pressure systems
  • Avoid fines, prosecution, and potential system shutdowns
  • Ensure your equipment is safe and operating within limits
  • Protect your insurance and maintain full compliance
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Is Your Compressed Air System Legally Compliant?

Under the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000 (PSSR), most compressed air systems must have a Written Scheme of Examination (WSE) in place.

Without one, your system may be operating illegally — putting your business at risk of fines, invalid insurance, or even prosecution.

What is a WSE?

  • Defines your pressure system and its safe operating limits
  • Identifies all safety devices and key components
  • Specifies how and when your equipment must be inspected
  • Sets the frequency of required examinations and testing

It is a legal requirement and must be available for inspection by authorities such as the HSE or your local authority.

WRITTEN SCHEME OF EXAMINATION

WHY DO YOU NEED A WSE?
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It’s a Legal Requirement

Required under PSSR for most pressure systems

Avoid Fines & Enforcement Action

Non-compliance can lead to prosecution or forced shutdown

Maintain Insurance Validity

Operating without a WSE may invalidate your cover

Ensure a Safe Working Environment

Protect your staff and equipment with properly managed systems

Risk-Based Inspection & Optimised Examination Intervals

A well-structured Written Scheme of Examination (WSE) can help extend the operational life of your equipment. By tailoring the scheme to your system, it is possible to continue using certain plant beyond standard expectations while maintaining safety and compliance. This is often achieved through additional supplementary inspections, such as non-destructive testing, allowing potential defects to be identified early and managed effectively.

A WSE also supports a risk-based inspection (RBI) approach. While standard examination intervals typically follow industry guidelines, incorporating additional, less intrusive inspections as part of your scheme can allow these intervals to be safely extended. This provides a significant advantage — helping to maximise uptime, reduce disruption, and improve overall productivity.

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