| Document ID (ISN) | 102161 |
| CIS number |
03-1344 |
| ISBN(s) |
0-7176-2200-2 |
| Year |
2003 |
| Convention or series no. |
HSE Approved Code of Practice and Guidance L135
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| Author(s) |
Health and Safety Executive |
| Title |
Storage of dangerous substances - Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 - Approved code of practice and guidance |
| Bibliographic information |
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, Oct. 2003. vi, 17p. 31 ref. Price: GBP 9.50. |
| Abstract |
The Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR) (see CIS 03-1035) are concerned with the protection of workers against fires, explosions and similar events related to the presence of dangerous substances in the workplace. This approved code of practice on the storage of dangerous substances is part of a series intended to help enterprises in the implementation of DSEAR. Contents: assessment of risks; elimination or reduction of risks from dangerous substances (control measures, disposal of waste materials). |
| Descriptors (primary) |
dangerous substances; United Kingdom; plant safety organization; major hazards; storage |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
fire hazards; explosion hazards; explosive atmospheres; safety guides; waste disposal; legislation; comment on law; hazard evaluation |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Country / State or Province | United Kingdom |
| Subject(s) |
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Fires, explosions and major hazards
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| Browse category(ies) |
Major hazards
Storage and warehousing
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