COSHH Essentials for welding, hot work and allied processes WL2 Forced ventilation
Publication Year
2006
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Helps employers (including the self-employed) comply with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH), as amended, to control exposure and protect workers’ health. This sheet describes good practice using engineering control - forced ventilation. It covers steps to reduce exposure to an adequate level.
Document History
Superseded by WL2 'Welding in confined/limited/restricted spaces - control approach 4: forced ventilation and respiratory protection equipment (RPE)' (HSE, 2019).
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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