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Beg to Differ, IF the manufacturers instructions specify the testing of POC then you DO LEGALLY have to use an analyser, all boiler manufacturers do give CO/CO2 ratio's so yes you do have to OWN (or hire) and use one. The CPA1 is now part of the CCN1 assessment.
This engineer deserves what he got, no excuses for missing the screws from the flue, shortcuts etc.
The HSE would have looked at the assessment centre that recommended him for certification to check that they are meeting the correct standards regarding the assessments, if found lacking they will also be held responsible.
Rob
I think you are being a bit tough on the guy here Rob. I can't say that I am not guilty with regard to missing the odd screw on a flue over the last three decades, however I am sure that more will come out in due course - we don't know the full facts about the case yet.
However, with regard the centre, how can they be liable? They have no control over the choices people make once they have been assessed.
In addition, you infer that you do not take short cuts - perhaps think about the CCN1 and ACS - isn't this just a short-cut? Maybe you are guilty of a few of these short-cuts of your own! You are the responsible person in the assessment centre, if you are certain all your ACS test instruments are accurate, then sleep easy. However, I think otherwise.