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IRL-2001-R-59530
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Title_of_text
Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Confined Spaces) Regulations, 2001 (S.I. No. 218 of 2001).
Main Region
First Region
Country(ies)
Ireland
Subjects (Classification)
Occupational safety and health
Adopted on (Date of text)
2001-05-22
Scope of text
National
Type of legislation (Type of text)
Regulation, Decree, Ordinance
Second Region
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.
Entry dates region
Date of entry into force
2001-08-31
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Basic Text region
Basic text(s)
1989-04-19 (IRL-1989-L-27734)
Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, 1989 (No.7 of 1989)
Basic text(s)
1989-04-19 (IRL-1989-L-27734)
Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, 1989 (No.7 of 1989)
Electronic region
Electronic source title
S. I. No. 218 of 2001
Author
Department of Entreprise, Trade and Employment
Country
Ireland
URL
http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/ZZSI218Y2001.html
Serial region
Serial title
Printed separately
Date
2001-05-22
Number
No. 218
Page range
pp. 1-7