Welcome to
Maxaura
Maxaura was formed in 1991 to give impartial advice to its clients on all aspects of the design, efficiency and safety of pressure systems. The company grew quickly to be the leading independent specialist in pressure systems management with comprehensive programmes for Pressure Systems Safety Regulations compliance, pressure system design, energy efficiency auditing, breathing air quality testing and Local Exhaust Ventilation compliance.
The breadth of our knowledge of systems, their safety, operation, ways to improve their efficiency and the available equipment on the market is unrivalled and unbiased as we do not normally sell hardware – only the solutions to ‘get it right’.
We pride ourselves on the quality of the service that we offer and our flexible approach to our clients’ requirements. This is reflected in the number of clients that return for our services year after year. Our client list includes the MoD, Fire Brigades, Government Agencies, United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority, Nestle, GlaxoSmithKline, Goodyear, Crown Packaging, L’Oreal, The Royal Mint, Britax, Ford, Westland Helicopters, Jaguar and Gillette to mention a few well-known household names. Our services are also relied upon by thousands of less well-known companies in all forms of manufacturing and in all sizes, from multi-nationals to small engineering shops and dentists we ensure that they meet current statutory regulation requirements and that their systems are optimized to reduce their operating costs.
For a full summary of the services Maxaura provides click here.
We would be delighted to assist you in meeting your legal responsibilities and/or reducing your operating costs and carbon footprint. Please contact us to discuss your requirements or arrange for a free initial consultation.
Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000 Compliance Management
Compliance with the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000 (SI 2000 No 128) is a mandatory legal requirement in the UK for almost all compressed air, steam, industrial gas and hot water systems.
The Regulations require the user or owner to
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Establish the safe operating limits
- Have a Written Scheme of Examination
- Have the system and components examined in accordance with the written scheme
- Provide adequate operating instructions
- Ensure that the system is properly maintained
- Keep records for the system
Maxaura have comprehensive Regulations Compliance Programmes to facilitate all aspects of the compliance with these regulations.
Compressed Air System Efficiency Audit
Reduce Your Operating Costs and Carbon Footprint.
Maxaura’s comprehensive compressed air audits normally reduce a system’s electrical operating costs and carbon footprint by between 23 and 45% and pay back periods are often less than 12 months.
We work on the principal that ‘Only that which is measured can be managed’ and on that basis all our audits are based on measured facts including:
- In- line Compressed Air Flow Monitoring (system and equipment usage)
- Compressor Performance Verification Testing
- Compressor Electrical Power Monitoring
- Ultrasonic Leak Detection,
and a study on how the compressed air is used and how its usage can be reduced by the utilisation of alternative, more economical technologies.
Breathing Air Quality Testing
It is a legal requirement to ensure that the quality of breathable air being supplied to an operator is at a suitable standard.
COSHH states that
‘As an employer, there is a clear responsibility under the requirements of HSE to provide fit for purpose safety equipment for all employees that may work in an environment or carry out a process which may be hazardous to the employee’s health. Should an employer fail to provide and maintain this equipment, they will be liable for any damages claimed by an affected employee.’
Maxaura undertakes all types of breathing air quality tests, the most common of which are to BS EN 12021:1991 and BS EN 529:2005 which replaces BS 4275:1997, these tests normally need to be conducted at least every 3 months. We also conduct tests to Defence standards and EH40/2005.
The analysis of the test is presented in the form of a certificate which must be retained as a record and our service includes a reminder when the next test is due.
Services
We have the following services available to our clients:
- Pressure Systems Regulations Compliance Management Programmes
- Compressed Air System Efficiency Audits
- Flow Monitoring
- Compressor Performance Testing
- Electrical Power Monitoring
- Compressed Air Quality Testing
- System Design and Project Management
- Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) Compliance Management
- Pressure Vessel Examination and Testing
- Pressure Relief Valve Testing and Pressure Indicator Calibration
- System Drawings
- Leak Detection Surveys
Local Exhaust Ventilations
It is a legal requirement for an employer to provide effective means of control from exposure to substances that are hazardous to health, which are handled, produced or processed in ways that result in dust, fumes or gases being given off to the workplace atmosphere.
LEV’s and COSHH Regulations 2002
- Regulation 7 requires that the exposure of employees to substances hazardous to health be either prevented or where that is not reasonably practical, adequately controlled.
- Regulation 8 states that there is a duty on the employee to use any LEV provided and to report any defects observed.
- Regulation 9 requires that any control measure taken to comply with Regulation 7 must be maintained in an efficient state, in efficient working order and in good repair and specifies that records shall be kept of the results of the tests, including details of any repairs carried out as a result of the examinations and tests. These records have to be kept for a minimum of 5 years.
Maxaura have a comprehensive LEV Compliance Management Programme to facilitate all aspects of the compliance with these regulations.
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