Health and Safety: Legal Series L 136 Control and mitigation measures. Dangerous substances and explosive atmospheres regulations 2002. Approved Code of Practice and guidance

Publication Year

2010

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Withdrawn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 Code of Practice provides practical advice on what employers need to do to meet the requirements of regulations 5 and 6 of DSEAR (on assessment and control) with regard to control and mitigation measures for activities involving dangerous substances. In particular, it details the requirements of ventilation, ignition avoidance and adequate separation to prevent or mitigate the risks of fire and explosion.

Document History

L138 (2nd edition) incorporates the following ACOPs, which have now been withdrawn: L134 Design of plant, equipment and workplaces, L135 Storage of dangerous substances, L136 Control and mitigation measures and L137 Safe maintenance, repair and cleaning procedures. This is a web version of L136 (First edition, published 2003). This version has been adapted for online use from HSE's current printed version - produced February 2010. Approved for use in Northern Ireland.

ISBN

9780717622016

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