Safe work in confined spaces. Confined spaces regulations 1997. Approved code of practice and guidance. 3rd edition
Health and Safety: Legal Series L 101
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
Health and Safety: Legal Series
Abstract
Aimed at those who work or control work in confined spaces. Explains the definition of a confined space in the Regulations and provides examples. Will assist in the assessing of the risk of working within a particular confined space and putting precautions in place for work to be carried out safely.
History
Supersedes: L101 (third edition, published 2014) - produced December 2014. L101 (third edition, published 2014) - produced April 2015. First published 1997. Second edition 2009. Third edition 2014.
ISBN
9780717666225
Subjects
- Building types
- Special subject areas
- Health and safety
- Confined spaces
- Types of Spaces within buildings
Publisher History
The Health and Safety Executive work to protect the health and safety of people in the workplace by minimising risks. They achieve this through research, information and advice, promoting training, new or revised regulations and codes of practice, inspection, investigation and enforcement.
Information
NBS
NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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