| Document ID (ISN) | 102164 |
| CIS number |
03-1347 |
| ISBN(s) |
0-7176-2202-9 |
| Year |
2003 |
| Convention or series no. |
HSE Approved Code of Practice and Guidance L137
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| Author(s) |
Health and Safety Executive |
| Title |
Safe maintenance, repair and cleaning procedures - 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, 18p. 24 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 arising from the presence of dangerous substances in the workplace. This approved code of practice on safe maintenance, repair and cleaning procedures is part of a series intended to help enterprises in the implementation of DSEAR. Contents: assessment of risks (dangerous substances as a result of work activity); elimination or reduction of risks from dangerous substances (eliminating dangerous substances from plant and work areas, systems of work, permits to work, activities involving hot work). |
| Descriptors (primary) |
dangerous substances; United Kingdom; plant safety organization; cleaning; major hazards; maintenance and repair |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
fire hazards; sparks; explosion hazards; explosive atmospheres; prevention of access; safety guides; hazard evaluation; legislation; comment on law; welding and cutting; permits-to-work; restricted areas |
| 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
Cleaning work
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