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Storage of dangerous substances

Dangerous Substances and Explosives Atmospheres Regulations 2002. Approved Code of Practice and Guidance.

Overview

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 Regulations apply to employers and the self-employed at most workplaces in Great Britain where a dangerous substance is present, or could be, present. DSEAR revokes, repeals or modifies a large amount of old legislation relating to flammable substances and dusts. The key requirements in DSEAR are that risks from dangerous substances are assessed and eliminated or reduced. This ACOP provides practical advice on what employers need to do to meet the requirements of regulations 5 and 6 of DSEAR (on assessment and control of risks) at any place where dangerous substances are stored and includes the safe disposal of waste materials. Contents: Preface; Notice of approval; Introduction; Regulation 5 - assessment of the risks; Regulation 6 (and Schedule 1) - elimination or reduction of risks from dangerous substances; References and further reading.

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Author
HSE
Date of Publication
2003
Publisher
HSE BOOKS
Length
16 pages
Format
Book
Series
Legal
Series Code
L135
ISBN
9780717622009
Copyright Status
Public Sector
Storage of dangerous substances
GBP9.50