PRV Database Software

OverviewPRV Database Software
    Along with our other specialized capabilities at the Portersville Valve Company, we use Valv-Keep II™ Pressure Relief Valve Database Software developed by Avert Systems®.  This specialized software enables us to develop and maintain repair histories for pressure relief valves processed in our shop.  The resultant database and our valve repair summary reports help fulfill OSHA Process Safety Management documentation requirements.  Valv-Keep II™ provides relational database power to give you unsurpassed information on all facets of maintenance record keeping with regards to Pressure Relief Devices, Control/Process Valves, & Vessels.  This includes addressing the Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements of OSHA 1910.119.
BenefitsPRV Database Software
    Valve-Keep II™ affords the user a unique opportunity to become proactive with respect to OSHA Process Safety Management.  Valv-Keep II™ helps with record keeping, inspection frequency, historical records, recognized procedures and OSHA inspections.  Many of the features in Valv-Keep II™ were specifically designed to address the many needs of the OSHA/EPA requirements.

 
Avert SpyglassPRV Database Software™
    As an added benefit of keeping historical repair maintenance records of pressure relief devices with Portersville Valve Company, we offer Avert Spyglass™.  This specialized software is designed for "read only" access that our customers may use to view repair records of pressure relief devices processed in our shop or in the field.  This software enables our customers to not only have paper documentation for pressure relief devices, but database records as well.  For technical and pricing information, please contact us or e-mail: skinard@portersvillevalve.com
Meet OSHA RequirementsPRV Database Software
    OSHA requires that valve owners document each inspection and test that has been performed on pressure safety relief valves, including the date of the inspection or test, the name of the person who performed the inspection or test, the serial number or other identifier of the equipment on which the inspection or test was performed, a description of the inspection or test performed, and the results of the inspection or test.  Valv-Keep II™ not only gives you all of these fields for current and historical data, it allows us to sort the data and create reports for our customers as well.
    OSHA inspectors are being directed to ask relief valve owners a number of questions, some of which are as follows:
  • How many PSV's are overdue for service?
  • Do your inspection/test records include the name of the person conducting the tests, not just the name of the organization performing them?
  • Do you have a list of all protected equipment?
  • How do you manage and maintain pressure relieving devices?
  • Is there a paper trail for all follow-up inspections, repairs and recommendations indicating how and when work was completed?
  • Does all equipment have relief protection?
  • How often do you inspect and is any equipment or relief device overdue for inspection/service?
  • Are you using preventative maintenance instead of "breakdown" maintenance?
  • What is your quality assurance program for new equipment and for maintenance repairs and are there records indicating compliance?
  • Has any repair work been delayed or scheduled for the next turnaround? If so, are there documented reasons for the delays?
  • What is the quality of your record keeping?  Are your files complete with information on design, inspection and maintenance history?
    Many of the features in Valv-Keep II™ were specifically designed to answer most of these questions with the click of a mouse, letting you quickly address your inspector's needs in minutes instead of days.  OSHA is aggressively enforcing their standards, significantly increasing and publicizing fines.  Compliance with OSHA guidelines for Process Safety Management is an area frequently visited by OSHA/EPA inspectors.

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