Do You Need an Independent Approved Auditor of Cooling Towers and Cooling Water Systems in NSW or VIC?
In NSW, an auditor of cooling water systems must complete required course(s) or an equivalent qualification and have experience in conducting audits as well as being approved by the NSW Health Secretary.
The auditor must be independent of the:
- Occupier
- Risk Assessor (the person who prepared the Risk Management Plan)
- Duly qualified person (a person who installs, maintains or operates a cooling water system)
- Laboratory.
NSW Health Approved auditors of cooling water systems will receive written confirmation and be included on the NSW Health approved auditors. This list can be found on the NSW Health website click here.
HSE Risk is a NSW Health Approved Auditor of Cooling Water Systems and can assist you in meeting your legal obligations by conducting a audit of your Cooling Tower. HSE Risk Approved Auditors are independent of the occupier, risk assessor, duly qualified person and laboratory.
In Victoria, cooling water systems are required to be audited annually by an approved auditor. HSE Risk consultants are approved VIC Cooling Tower Auditors and are ready to assist in your cooling water system auditing compliance requirements. The audit addresses 5 critical risks:
- Stagnant Water
- Nutrients
- Poor Water Quality
- Deficiencies in the Cooling Tower System
- Location and access
If you require this service or require further information about our Cooling Tower Audit process or a quote simply call 1300 473 747 or 1300 HSERISK or email shane.morris@hserisk.com.au.
For further information on NSW Health requirements for cooling water systems auditors click here.
