CCN1 Unsafe Situations Procedure (RIDDOR)

Question 1

Under the Gas Industry Unsafe Situations Procedure (GIUSP), what classification is given to a gas installation that poses an immediate danger to life?

Accepted Answer

Immediately Dangerous (ID)

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Not to Current Standards (NCS)

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At Risk (AR)

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Hazard Warning (HW)

Question 2

When a Gas Safe registered engineer classifies an appliance as 'At Risk' (AR), what action must they take?

Accepted Answer

Advise the responsible person of the risk and seek their permission to disconnect; if they refuse, cap off and label the appliance

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Disconnect the appliance immediately without consulting the customer

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Leave a warning notice only and take no further action

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Report directly to the HSE within 24 hours

Question 3

RIDDOR stands for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations

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Registration of Industrial Defects, Damages and Official Reports

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Regulation of Installation, Design and Domestic Operations Review

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Repair of Internal Damage, Defects and Operational Risks

Question 4

Under RIDDOR, who must a Gas Safe registered engineer report a dangerous gas fitting to?

Accepted Answer

The HSE (Health and Safety Executive) via the online RIDDOR reporting system

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The local fire brigade

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The local authority environmental health department

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The gas appliance manufacturer

Question 5

An engineer discovers a gas boiler with a blocked flue that is spilling combustion products into the room. How should this be classified under GIUSP?

Accepted Answer

Immediately Dangerous (ID)

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Not to Current Standards (NCS)

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At Risk (AR)

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Minor Defect

Question 6

What does the classification 'Not to Current Standards' (NCS) mean under the GIUSP?

Accepted Answer

The appliance does not meet current standards but is not immediately dangerous or at risk

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The appliance is dangerous and must be disconnected immediately

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The appliance has been recalled by the manufacturer

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The appliance needs its annual service