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Regulation 6(8)
1. The following measures are those specified for the purposes of regulation 6(8).U.K.
2. Ensuring that the workplace is designed, constructed and maintained so as to reduce risk.E+W+S
3. Designing, constructing, assembling, installing, providing and using suitable work processes so as to reduce risk.E+W+S
4. Maintaining work processes in an efficient state, in efficient working order and in good repair.E+W+S
5. Ensuring that equipment and protective systems meet the following requirements—E+W+S
(a)where power failure can give rise to the spread of additional risk, equipment and protective systems must be able to be maintained in a safe state of operation independently of the rest of the plant in the event of power failure;
(b)means for manual override must be possible, operated by employees competent to do so, for shutting down equipment and protective systems incorporated within automatic processes which deviate from the intended operating conditions, provided that the provision or use of such means does not compromise safety;
(c)on operation of emergency shutdown, accumulated energy must be dissipated as quickly and as safely as possible or isolated so that it no longer constitutes a hazard; and
(d)necessary measures must be taken to prevent confusion between connecting devices.
6. The application of appropriate systems of work including—E+W+S
(a)the issuing of written instructions for the carrying out of the work; and
(b)a system of permits to work with such permits being issued by a person with responsibility for this function prior to the commencement of the work concerned,
where the work is carried out in hazardous places or involves hazardous activities.
Regulation 7(1)
Marginal Citations
M1OJ No. L 23, 28.1.00, p. 57.
1. A place in which an explosive atmosphere may occur in such quantities as to require special precautions to protect the health and safety of the workers concerned is deemed to be hazardous within the meaning of these Regulations.
A place in which an explosive atmosphere is not expected to occur in such quantities as to require special precautions is deemed to be non-hazardous within the meaning of these Regulations.
2. Hazardous places are classified in terms of zones on the basis of the frequency and duration of the occurrence of an explosive atmosphere.
A place in which an explosive atmosphere consisting of a mixture with air of dangerous substances in the form of gas, vapour or mist is present continuously or for long periods or frequently.
A place in which an explosive atmosphere consisting of a mixture with air of dangerous substances in the form of gas, vapour or mist is likely to occur in normal operation occasionally.
A place in which an explosive atmosphere consisting of a mixture with air of dangerous substances in the form of gas, vapour or mist is not likely to occur in normal operation but, if it does occur, will persist for a short period only.
A place in which an explosive atmosphere in the form of a cloud of combustible dust in air is present continuously, or for long periods or frequently.
A place in which an explosive atmosphere in the form of a cloud of combustible dust in air is likely to occur in normal operation occasionally.
A place in which an explosive atmosphere in the form of a cloud of combustible dust in air is not likely to occur in normal operation but, if it does occur, will persist for a short period only.
1. Layers, deposits and heaps of combustible dust must be considered as any other source which can form an explosive atmosphere.
2. “Normal operation” means the situation when installations are used within their design parameters.E+W+S
Regulation 7(2)
1. Equipment and protective systems for all places in which explosive atmospheres may occur must be selected on the basis of the requirements set out in the Equipment and Protective Systems Intended for Use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 1996 M2 unless the risk assessment finds otherwise.E+W+S
Marginal Citations
M2S.I. 1996/192, amended by S.I. 2001/3766.
2. In particular, the following categories of equipment must be used in the zones indicated, provided they are suitable for gases, vapours, mists, dusts or mists and dusts, as appropriate:E+W+S
—0 in zone 0 or zone 20, category 1 equipment,
—0 in zone 1 or zone 21, category 1 or 2 equipment,
—0 in zone 2 or zone 22, category 1, 2 or 3 equipment.
3. For the purposes of this Schedule and regulations 7(2) and 17(1)—E+W+S
(a)“equipment” means machines, apparatus, fixed or mobile devices, control components and instrumentation thereof and detection or prevention systems which, separately or jointly, are intended for the generation, transfer, storage, measurement, control and conversion of energy and the processing of material, as the case may be, and which are capable of causing an explosion through their own potential sources of ignition;
(b)“protective systems” means devices other than components of equipment which are intended to halt incipient explosions immediately or limit the effective range of an explosion or both, as the case may be, and which systems are separately placed on the market for use as autonomous systems;
(c)“devices” means safety devices, controlling devices and regulating devices intended for use outside potentially explosive atmospheres but required for or contributing to the safe functioning of equipment and protective systems with respect to the risks of explosion;
(d)“component” means any item essential to the safe functioning of equipment and protective systems but with no autonomous function; and
(e)“potentially explosive atmosphere” means an atmosphere which could become explosive due to local and operational conditions.
Regulation 7(3)
Distinctive features:
(a)triangular shape;
(b)black letters on a yellow background with black edging (the yellow part to take up at least 50% of the area of the sign).
Regulation 10
The Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996 (S.I. 1996/341);
The Good Laboratory Practice Regulations 1999 (S.I. 1999/3106);
F3...
The Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 2002 (S.I. 2002/1689); and
[F4The Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment Regulations 2007 (SI 2007/1573.]]
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. 5 omitted (24.10.2011) by virtue of The Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment (Amendment) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1885), reg. 1, Sch. para. 6
F2Words in Sch. 5 substituted (10.5.2004) by The Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/568), reg. 1, Sch. 13 para. 15
F3Words in Sch. 5 omitted (1.7.2007) by virtue of The Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/1573), regs. 1, 94, Sch. 8
F4Words in Sch. 5 substituted (1.7.2007) by The Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/1573), regs. 1, 94, Sch. 8
Regulation 15
1. In section 2 of the Celluloid and Cinematograph Film Act 1922 M3 (purposes to which Act applies), after paragraph (iii) of the proviso insertE+W+S
“and
(iv)the provisions of this Act shall not apply to a workplace within the meaning of the Fire Precautions (Workplace) Regulations 1997 M4.”.
Marginal Citations
M31922 c. 35. Section 2 is amended by the Cinemas Act 1985 (c. 13), section 24(1) and Schedule 2, paragraph 1 and S.I. 1992/1811.
M4S.I. 1997/1840, amended by S.I. 1999/1877 and 1999/3242.
F52. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E+W+S
Textual Amendments
F5Sch. 6 para. 2 revoked (1.10.2014) by The Petroleum (Consolidation) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1637), reg. 1(2), Sch. 4 Pt. 1 (with reg. 3(1))
F63. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E+W+S
Textual Amendments
F6Sch. 6 para. 3 revoked (1.10.2014) by The Petroleum (Consolidation) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1637), reg. 1(2), Sch. 4 Pt. 1 (with reg. 3(1))
F74. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E+W+S
Textual Amendments
F7Sch. 6 para. 4 revoked (1.10.2014) by The Petroleum (Consolidation) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1637), reg. 1(2), Sch. 4 Pt. 1 (with reg. 3(1))
F85. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E+W+S
Textual Amendments
F8Sch. 6 para. 5 revoked (1.10.2014) by The Petroleum (Consolidation) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1637), reg. 1(2), Sch. 4 Pt. 1 (with reg. 3(1))
F96. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E+W+S
Textual Amendments
F9Sch. 6 para. 6 revoked (1.10.2014) by The Petroleum (Consolidation) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1637), reg. 1(2), Sch. 4 Pt. 1 (with reg. 3(1))
7. The Dangerous Substances in Harbour Areas Regulations 1987 M5 are amended by the omission of “the Petroleum (Carbide of Calcium) Order 1929” in regulation 29 (application of Part VIII—storage of dangerous substances).E+W+S
Marginal Citations
M5S.I. 1987/37, amended by S.I. 1993/1746, 1994/669, 1994/3247, 1996/2092, 1996/2095, 1997/2367, 1998/2885 and 1999/2029.
8. The Fire Precautions (Workplace) Regulations 1997 M6 are amended by the insertion of “ and regulations 1 to 6, 8, 9 and 11 of the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002, ” after “the 1999 Management Regulations” in paragraph (2)(b) of regulation 9 (disapplication).E+W+S
Marginal Citations
M6S.I. 1997/1840, amended by S.I. 1999/1877 and 1999/3242.
9.—(1) The Fire Certificates (Special Premises) Regulations 1976 M7 are amended as follows.E+W+S
(2) In paragraph 25 of Part III of Schedule 1 (premises for which a fire certificate is required), for the definition of “highly flammable liquid” substitute—
““highly flammable liquid” means any liquid, liquid solution, emulsion or suspension, other than aqueous ammonia, liquefied flammable gas, and liquefied petroleum gas, which—
(a)when tested in accordance with Part A.9. of the Annex to the Directive has a flash point (as defined in that Part) of less than 32°C except that, if the flash point determined by using one of the non-equilibrium methods referred to in that Part falls within the range 30°C to 34°C, that flash point shall be confirmed by the use of like apparatus using the appropriate equilibrium method referred to in that Part; and
(b)when tested at 50°C (within an accuracy of –0 +5°C) using the procedure referred to in Appendix B to the “Approved Requirements and test methods for the classification and packaging of dangerous goods for carriage”M8 with a heating time of 60 seconds supports combustion,
and for these purposes—
(i)“aqueous ammonia” means ammonia gas dissolved in water;
(ii)“the Directive” means Commission Directive 92/69 EEC M9 adapting to technical progress for the seventeenth time Council Directive 67/548/EEC M10 on the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances; and
(iii)“liquefied flammable gas” means any substance which at a temperature of 20°C and a pressure of 760 millimetres of mercury would be a flammable gas, but which is in liquid form as a result of the application of pressure refrigeration or both.”.
Marginal Citations
M7S.I. 1976/2003, amended by S.I. 1985/1333, 1987/37 and 1992/1811.
M8ISBN 071761221X.
M9OJ No. L383, 29.12.92, p. 113.
M10OJ No. 196, 16.8.67, p. 1.
10. The Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road Regulations 1996 M11 are amended by the substitution for regulation 20 (unloading of petrol at petroleum filling stations and certain other premises licensed for the keeping of petrol) of—E+W+S
20.—(1) Neither the fuel tank for an internal combustion engine nor a portable container shall be filled or replenished with petrol direct from a road tanker conveying petrol in such circumstances that these Regulations apply to that conveyance.
(2) Except in relation to Her Majesty’s Forces, the enforcing authority for these Regulations and for sections 2 to 4 and section 7 and 8 of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 in respect of such filling or replenishing with petrol as is referred to in paragraph (1) at any premises for which a petroleum-spirit licence authorising the keeping of petrol is required under the 1928 Act, shall be the petroleum licensing authority, even if the relevant tanker is on a road at the time of that filling or replenishing.
(3) In this regulation—
(a)“the 1928 Act” means the Petroleum (Consolidation) Act 1928 M12;
(b)“the Directive” means Commission Directive 92/69 EEC adapting to technical progress for the seventeenth time Council Directive 67/548/EEC on the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances;
(c)“Her Majesty’s Forces” means any of the naval, military or air forces of the Crown, whether raised inside or outside the United Kingdom and whether any such force is a regular, auxiliary or reserve force, and includes any civilian employed by those forces;
(d)“petrol” means petroleum-spirit intended for use as a fuel for an internal combustion engine;
(e)“the petroleum licensing authority” means the local authority empowered to grant petroleum-spirit licences under the 1928 Act for the premises concerned;
(f)“petroleum-spirit” means petroleum which, when tested in accordance with Part A.9. of the Annex to the Directive has a flash point (as defined in that Part) of less than 21°C; and
(g)“petroleum-spirit licence” means a licence authorising the keeping of petroleum-spirit granted by a local authority empowered under the 1928 Act to grant such a licence or by the Secretary of State or by the Health and Safety Executive.”.
Marginal Citations
M11S.I. 1996/2095, amended by S.I. 1998/2885, 1999/257, 1999/303 and 2001/1426.
Regulation 16
Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
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Title | Reference | Extent of repeal or revocation |
F10. . . | F10. . . | F10. . . |
The Celluloid, etc. Factories, and Workshops Regulations 1921 | S.R. & O. 1921/1825 | The whole Regulations. |
The Manufacture of Cinematograph Film Regulations 1928 | S.R. & O. 1928/82 | The whole Regulations. |
The Petroleum (Carbide of Calcium) Order 1929 | S.R. & O. 1929/992 | The whole Order. |
The Petroleum (Compressed Gases) Order 1930 | S.R. & O. 1930/34 | The whole Order. |
The Cinematograph Film Stripping Regulations 1939 | S.R. & O. 1939/571 | The whole Regulations. |
The Petroleum (Carbide of Calcium) Order 1947 | S.R. & O. 1947/1442 | The whole Order. |
Textual Amendments
F10Words in Sch. 7 Pt. 1 revoked (1.10.2014) by The Petroleum (Consolidation) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1637), reg. 1(2), Sch. 4 Pt. 1 (with reg. 3(1))
Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
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Title | Reference | Extent of repeal or revocation |
The Factories Act 1961 | c. 34 | Section 31. |
The Magnesium (Grinding of Castings and other Articles) Special Regulations 1946 | S.R. & O. 1946/2197 | The whole Regulations. |
The Dry Cleaning Special Regulations 1949 | S.I. 1949/2224 | The whole Regulations. |
The Factories (Testing of Aircraft Engines and Accessories) Special Regulations 1952 | S.I. 1952/1689 | The whole Regulations. |
The Shipbuilding and Ship-repairing Regulations 1960 M13 | S.I. 1960/1932 | Regulations 48 to 52, 54 and 55 to 66. |
The Highly Flammable Liquids and Liquefied Petroleum Gases Regulations 1972 | S.I. 1972/917 | The whole Regulations. |
The Abstract of Special Regulations (Highly Flammable Liquids and Liquefied Petroleum Gases) Order 1974 | S.I. 1974/1587 | The whole Order. |
The Dry Cleaning (Metrication) Regulations 1983 | S.I. 1983/977 | The whole Regulations. |
The Factories (Testing of Aircraft Engines and Accessories) (Metrication) Regulations 1983 | S.I. 1983/979 | The whole Regulations. |
The Dangerous Substances in Harbour Area Regulations 1987 | S.I. 1987/37 | Regulation 29(a). |
The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 | S.I. 1992/3004 | Regulation 6(3)(b). |
The Carriage of Dangerous Goods (Classification, Packaging and Labelling) and Use of Transportable Pressure Receptacles Regulations 1996 | S.I. 1996/2092 | Regulation 22(b). |
The Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road Regulations 1996 | S.I. 1996/2095 | Schedule 12. |
Marginal Citations
M13Regulations 48 to 52 and 54 were revoked by S.I. 1997/1713, regulation 9(2) and the Schedule, save insofar as they applied to the matters referred to in regulation 2(a) to (c) of S.I. 1997/1713.
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