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Most chemical safety legislation in the UK covers the transport of hazardous chemicals by road. Companies carrying dangerous substances must comply with the legislation. The NCEC worked with the European Chemical Industry Council (CEFIC) to develop a set of safety codes for carrying dangerous chemicals [3] for National Intervention in Chemical Transport Emergencies Centres across Eur
The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 is a United Kingdom Statutory Instrument which states general requirements imposed on employers to protect employees and other persons from the hazards of substances used at work by risk assessment, control of exposure, health surveillance and incident planning.
The Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (SI 2002/2776), or DSEAR, is the United Kingdom's implementation of the European Union-wide ATEX directive. The intention of the Regulations is to reduce the risk of a fatality or serious injury resulting from a "dangerous substance" igniting and potentially exploding.
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH) Every 14 months [30] Protective equipment for working at heights: Work at Heights Regulations 2005 regulation 12: At suitable intervals: Such visual or more rigorous inspection by a competent person as is appropriate for safety purposes, including appropriate testing [31]
Currently in the UK the following substances are regulated as explosives precursors. [5] Ammonium nitrate. Hexamine. Hydrochloric acid. Hydrogen peroxide. Nitromethane. Nitric acid. Phosphoric acid. Potassium chlorate. Potassium perchlorate. Sodium chlorate. Sodium perchlorate. Sulfuric acid. The following substances are reportable explosives ...
The Dangerous Goods Emergency Action Code List (EAC) lists dangerous goods; it is reviewed every two years and is an essential compliance document for all emergency services, local government and for those who may control the planning for, and prevention of, emergencies involving dangerous goods.
n.o.s. = not otherwise specified meaning a collective entry to which substances, mixtures, solutions or articles may be assigned if a) they are not mentioned by name in 3.2 Dangerous Goods List AND b) they exhibit chemical, physical and/or dangerous properties corresponding to the Class, classification code, packing group and the name and description of the n.o.s. entry [4]
Text of the Planning (Hazardous Substances) Act 1990 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk. The Planning (Hazardous Substances) Act 1990 (c 10) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom to consolidate certain enactments relating to special controls in respect of hazardous ...