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Understanding the legislation that underpins confined space operations is crucial for compliance and safety.
The cornerstone of health and safety legislation in the UK, ensuring workplace safety and preventing accidents.
Mandates the production of suitable and sufficient risk assessments by competent personnel, essential for all workplace activities.
Specific regulations governing entry and work in confined spaces, introduced to mitigate risks after serious incidents.
Relates to tasks involving heights within confined spaces, such as vessel entries requiring safety measures for both entry personnel and attendants.
Guidelines for handling hazardous substances in confined spaces, ensuring safety alongside other regulatory requirements.
Regulates the use of specialised equipment in confined spaces, necessitating compliance with risk assessments.
Ensures basic facilities and welfare provisions for remote workers and specific environments, such as civil engineering sites.
Specifies standards and testing requirements for personal protective equipment (PPE) used in confined spaces.
Applies to sites where confined space entries pose explosion or fire risks, requiring stringent control measures.
Covers electrical safety in confined spaces, relevant for operations involving utilities and services like sewage and gas systems.
Regulates confined space entries related to infrastructure maintenance and construction, ensuring safety in tunnel and service system entries.
Over 278 environmental regulations can impact confined space operations, particularly in incidents involving spills or environmental hazards.
Adhering to these regulations is vital for safety and legal compliance:
Ensure your organisation meets regulatory standards to protect both personnel and legal standing.
