Typical Steam Boiler Risk Assessment Problems Our Steam Boiler Risk Assessments often identify multiple problems and areas of high risk, even on well managed sites. Frequent issues include Manning levels vs control integrity and response timesPoor record keepingLack of trainingPoor maintenance recordsLack of plant manuals and drawingsVentilation issuesLack of suitable operational proceduresIncorrect plant operation / improper proceduresWater quality issuesLack of site knowledge on steam plantLack of operator absence coverLack of clear delineation or understanding of responsibilities Did you know? Around 95% of major boiler failures are caused by water quality issues.