One of a series of Approved Codes with accompanying guidance aligned to a very specific part of the wider Regulations. In particular this document reflects regulations 5 and and accordingly advises on how employers must meet the requirements at places where maintenance, cleaning or repair activities are conducted in workplaces where a dangerous substance is, or could be, present.
Also provides advice on appropriate systems of work and details permit-to-work procedures for hot work and other high risk activities at relevant sites. Applicable to employers and self-employed at most such hazardous workplaces in Great Britain. Styled presentation (eg bold, italics, colour-coding) enables easy distinction between texts pertaining to the Regulations, the Approved Code or additional guidance.
