Responsibilities of a silo owner in light of construction law and occupational health and safety regulations – what you need to know?
Owners and managers of silos bear full responsibility for their technical condition and safe operation. Building regulations and health and safety rules impose a number of obligations on them related to the maintenance and inspection of the facility.
Obligations arising from the building law
- maintenance of the property in a proper technical condition,
- conducting periodic inspections,
- rectifying irregularities,
- maintenance of technical documentation.
Operational safety of silos
The owner must ensure safe conditions for use, including the possibility of carrying out maintenance and cleaning work.
Liability for negligence
Failure to comply with obligations may lead to administrative, civil or criminal liability.
The importance of specialist services
Silos maintenance often requires the support of external companies that carry out technical and working at height tasks.
Regulations clearly state that responsibility for the condition of the silo rests with its owner, yet their correct implementation requires experience and specialist skills. Therefore, it is worth trusting the specialists at HI Urban – Specjaliści od wysokości, who support facility owners in the safe and compliant maintenance of industrial infrastructure.
