| Document ID (ISN) | 69941 |
| CIS number |
97-1689 |
| ISBN(s) |
0-7176-1405-0 |
| Year |
1997 |
| Convention or series no. |
Guidance on Regulations L101
|
| Author(s) |
Health and Safety Commission |
| Title |
Safe work in confined spaces |
| Bibliographic information |
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 1997. iv, 40p. 23 ref. Price: GBP 7.50. |
| Abstract |
This document provides the text of the Confined Spaces Regulations 1997 (CIS 97-1084) along with an Approved Code of Practice and additional guidance. Contents: meaning of confined space and hazards associated with flammable substances and oxygen enrichment, toxic gases and fumes, oxygen deficiency, ingress of liquids or solids, and excessive heat; duties of employers and the self-employed; risk assessment; preventing the need for entry; safe working methods; emergency procedures; plant and equipment; training. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
work in confined spaces; United Kingdom |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
toxic substances; mists; explosive atmospheres; hazard evaluation; emergency organization; information of personnel; oxygen deficiency; safe working methods; comment on law; directive; respirators |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Country / State or Province | United Kingdom |
| Subject(s) |
Other equipment and plant
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Physical hazards
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Confined spaces
|
