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A guide to the Work in Compressed Air Regulations 1996

Overview

Provides guidance on how to comply with the Regulations. Contents: Citation and commencement; Interpretation; Duties; Appointment of compressed air contractor; Notifications; Safe systems of work; Plant and equipment; Medical surveillance; Compression and decompression procedures; Medical treatment; Emergency procedures; Fire precautions; Provision of information, instruction and training; Fitness for work; Intoxicating liquor and drugs; Welfare; Badges and labels; Exemptions; Revocations.

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Lock attendants, Air supply, Pipelines, Chambers, Airdecks, Valves, Health records, Health risks, Compression, Acclimatisation, Decompression, Exposure, Toilets, Washing facilities, Alcohol

Notes

Update: Work to update this latest edition is underway and planned to be completed by Winter 2010

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Author
HSE
Date of Publication
1996
Publisher
HSE Books
Length
81 pages
Format
Book
Series
Legal
Series Code
L96
ISBN
9780717611201
Copyright Status
Public Sector
A guide to the Work in Compressed Air Regulations 1996
GBP10.50