Health and Safety: Legal Series L 136 Control and mitigation. Dangerous substances and explosive atmospheres regulations 2002. ACOP and guidance
Publication Year
2003
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
The Dangerous substances and explosive atmospheres regulations 2002 (DSEAR) are concerned with protection against risks from fire, explosion and similar events arising from dangerous substances used or present in the workplace. They set minimum requirements for the protection of workers from fire and explosion risks related to dangerous substances and potentially explosive atmospheres. The key requirements are that risks from dangerous substances are assessed and eliminated or reduced. This ACOP provides practical advice on the duties arising from regulation 6 of DSEAR (control and mitigation measures). In particular, it details the requirements of ventilation, ignition avoidance and adequate separation to prevent or mitigate the risks of fire and explosion when dangerous substances are stored or used at the workplace.
ISBN
9780717622016
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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