Safe work in confined spaces. Confined spaces regulations 1997. Approved code of practice and guidance. 3rd edition

Health and Safety: Legal Series L 101

Health and Safety Executive, 2015
Safe work in confined spaces. Confined spaces regulations 1997. Approved code of practice and guidance. 3rd edition Download document

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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.

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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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