Who Are ABSA Safety Codes Officers?
Safety Codes Officers are ABSA employees, trained and certified to provincial and internationally recognized standards, with competencies verified to perform as Safety Codes Officers under the Safety Codes Act. A Safety Codes Officer has the authority to enforce various aspects of the Safety Codes Act and Regulations dealing with pressure equipment. The Officer may conduct inspections, investigate accidents, and order a shutdown of pressure equipment. For an example of a Safety Codes Officer’s authority, see Accident Reporting.