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Overview

Steam boilers must be examined by personnel authorised by the Department of Occupational Health and Safety (DOHS) at least once  every 14 months. This process is intended to minimise the risk of explosions or other malfunctions associated with pressure vessels. Operators who do not adhere to this standard are liable to a fine.

Operators must keep the official report, logging each examination, on the same premises as the equipment in question and it must be made available to DOHS personnel for inspection at any time. Failure to comply with statutory requirements may lead to legal proceedings against the offender. 

Who is eligible?

Citizen and non-citizen companies with steam boilers

What supporting documents are required?
  • Ownership documents
  • Assessment/examination report
How long will this service take?

One (1) working day

Where can I obtain this service?

Gaborone

Block 8, Government Enclave

 

Francistown

1st Floor, Ntshe House

Conner Guy and St Patrick Streets

 

Maun

Integrated Block, Rural Administration Centre

 

Lobatse

Plot 3114

1st Floor, Century House

Corner of Letsholathebe Street and 1st Khama Avenue

 

Selebi-Phikwe

 First Floor above Department of Tourism

Plot 2574

 

Where can I get more information on this Service

Occupational Health and Safety Department
Ministry of Employment, Labour Productivity and Skills Development
Private Bag 00241
Block 8, Government Enclave
Gaborone
Tel. (+267) 3732700
Fax. (+267) 3952261


Occupational Health and Safety Department
Ministry of Employment, Labour Productivity and Skills Development
Private Bag F422
1st Floor, Ntshe House
Conner Guy and St Patrick Streets
Francistown
Tel. (+267) 2417739
Fax. (+267) 2417740


Occupational Health and Safety Department
Ministry of Employment, Labour Productivity and Skills Development
Private Bag 157
Integrated Block, Rural Administration Centre
Maun
Tel. (+267) 6862463
Fax. (+267) 6860486


Occupational Health and Safety Department
Ministry of Employment, Labour Productivity and Skills Development
Plot 3114
1st Floor, Century House
Corner of Letsholathebe Street and 1st Khama Avenue
Lobatse
Tel. (+267) 5300118
Fax. (+267) 5200123


Occupational Health and Safety Department
Tel. (+267) 2610288
Fax. (+267) 2610287
Ministry of Employment, Labour Productivity and Skills Development
Private Bag 11
Plot 2574
1st Floor above Department of Tourism
Selebi-Phikwe

 

Opening hours: 07:30 to 12:45, and 13:45 to 16:30 Monday to Friday, except public holidays.

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