Health and Safety: Legal Series L 132 Control of lead at work. 3rd edition. Control of lead at work regulations 2002. Approved code of practice, regulations and guidance (ACOP)
Publication Year
2002
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Guidance is given for the safe management of the risks from lead in the workplace, to support of the provisions of the control of lead at work regulations 2002. Aimed at managers, supervisors, safety representatives and anybody with a responsibility to control exposure to lead at work. Subjects covered include the notice of approval, a summary of the changes in the regulations and the ACOP, citation and commencement, interpretation, duties under the regulations, prohibitions, assessment of health risks, eating drinking and smoking. Also covers maintenance, examination and testing of control measures, air monitoring, medical surveillance, information, instruction and training, arrangements for dealing with accidents, incidents and emergencies.
Document History
Supersedes 2nd edition - COP2, EH 28 and EH 29. Comes into effect 6 December 2002.
ISBN
9780717625659
Publisher Information
Health and Safety Executive
The Health and Safety Executive work to protect the health and safety of people in the workplace by minimising risks. They achieve this through research, information and advice, promoting training, new or revised regulations and codes of practice, inspection, investigation and enforcement.
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