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Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (2002 No. 2776).

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First Region

United Kingdom
Protection against particular hazards
2002-11-15
National
Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Second Region

These Regulations impose requirements for the purpose of eliminating or reducing risks to safety from fire, explosion or other events arising from the hazardous properties of a "dangerous substance" in connection with work. The Regulations implement, as regards Great Britain, Council Directive 98/24/EC (OJ No. L 131, 5.9.98, p.11) on the protection of the health and safety of workers from the risks related to chemical agents at work, so far as that Directive relates to safety, and Council Directive 99/92/EC (OJ No. L 23, 28.1.00, p.57) on minimum requirements for improving the safety and health protection of workers potentially at risk from explosive atmospheres. Both of these Directives are individual Directives within the meaning of Article 16(1) of Council Directive 89/391/EC.

Gradual Entry dates region

    Date of gradual entry into force
    2002-12-09
    All regulations except for regulations 5(4)(c), 7, 11, 15(2), 16(2) and 17(1) to (3)
    Date of gradual entry into force
    2003-06-30
    Regulations 5(4)(c), 7, 11 and 17(1) to (3)
    Date of gradual entry into force
    2003-05-15
    Regulations 15(2) and 16(2)

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