During the summer of 2016 there was a reportable boiler explosion in a Hong Kong hospital. Fortunately there were no casualties or injuries resulting from the blast. There was however extensive damage to the boiler plant room, causing serious disruption to the hospital’s operation, patients and staff and resulting in significant costs. Third party issues The boiler involved was over 20 years old and, despite being operated by the hospital itself, the Hong Kong Government’s Electrical & Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) were responsible for managing the hospital maintenance. The EMSD had engaged the services of a third party sub- contractor to look after the boiler plant. Cochran are bought in Following the blast, in addition to being asked to supply the replacement boiler, EMSD also

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