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| Name: | Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Confined Spaces) Regulations, 2001 (S.I. No. 218 of 2001). |
| Country: | Ireland |
| Subject(s): | Occupational safety and health |
| Type of legislation: | Regulation, Decree, Ordinance |
| Adopted on: | 2001-05-22 |
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| Published on: | Printed separately, 2001-05-22, No. 218, pp. 1-7 |
| ISN: | IRL-2001-R-59530 |
| Link: | https://www.ilo.org/dyn/natlex/natlex4.detail?p_isn=59530&p_lang=en |
| Bibliography: | Printed separately, 2001-05-22, No. 218, pp. 1-7 S. I. No. 218 of 2001  Department of Entreprise, Trade and Employment, Ireland (consulted on 2004-08-05) |
| Abstract/Citation: | Imposes requirements and prohibitions with respect to the safety and health of persons carrying out work in confined spaces. Applies to all work activities in confined spaces, with the exception of activities below ground at a mine and diving operations. Regulates entry into confined space for the purpose of carrying out work; risk identification and evaluation prior to entering; information, instruction and training; preparation for rescue, and emergency arrangements. |
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