Design of plant, equipment and workplaces

Date of publication:

2003

ISBN:

9780717621996

Series code:

L134

Price:

£9.50

One of a series of Approved Codes with accompanying guidance aligned to a specific part of the wider Regulations it supports. This particular document reflects regulations 5 and 6 and accordingly advises on how employers must meet requirements prior to using any plant, equipment or area which handles, produces or processes dangerous substances, or making modifications, or changing the operating conditions or type of dangerous substance handled.

Includes measures to make redundant plant and equipment safe. Applicable to employers and self-employed at most workplaces in Great Britain where a dangerous substance is, or could be, present. Styled presentation (eg bold, italics, colour-coding) enables easy distinction between texts pertaining to the Regulations, the Approved Code or additional guidance.

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