Report

Subject:                  HSE Revises DSEAR Guidance for its Inspectors

Date of Email report:   Fri 15/05/2009

Report Detail:

The Health & Safety Executive has revised its guidance for its inspectors on the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR), to bring it into line with changes in legislation and the associated approved code of practice (ACoP).

This OC provides advice to inspectors on the interpretation and enforcement of the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR).  DSEAR are concerned with preventing or limiting the harmful effects of fires, explosions and similar energy-releasing events. DSEAR are goal-setting regulations which replaced much specific legislation on flammable and explosive substances. They are supported by a set of ACoPs reflecting good practices in the old legislation.  This document has been updated throughout to bring it into line with changes in legislation, associated guidance etc.

Please visit http://www.hse.gov.uk/foi/internalops/fod/oc/200-299/284-7.htm

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