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 and apply at most workplaces in Great Britain where a dangerous substance is, 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 places where maintenance, repair and cleaning activities are carried out. It also provides advice on appropriate systems of work and details permit-to-work procedures for hot work and other activities that are identified as high risk. 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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