Workplace health, safety and welfare. Workplace (health, safety and welfare) regulations 1992: approved code of practice and guidance. 1992 (Withdrawn)
Health and Safety: Legal Series L 24
Document Status
Withdrawn, Document not available for download
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
Health and Safety: Legal Series
Abstract
Practical guidance is offered on the Workplace health, safety and welfare regulations which came into effect on 1 January 1993. This approved code of practice (ACOP) contains relevant paragraphs along with guidance on the citation, interpretation, application and the requirements of the regulations. Subjects include the maintenance of equipment and systems; ventilation; temperature of the internal environment including the prevention of injurious fumes and use of thermometers; use of lighting (natural and emergency); waste materials and standards of cleanliness; the minimum dimensions of rooms, workstations and seating. Flooring and traffic routes are also considered. The subject of falls or falling objects is covered at length and includes fencing or covers, ladders, roofing, falling into dangerous substances, levels, stacking and racking, loading, unloading, use of scaffolds and gives guidance from other regulations. Guidance for escalators, walkways, windows, doors, gates is also provided. Final sections cover sanitary and washing facilities and drinking water.
History
Superseded by 12th edition 1998, reprinted in 2001.
ISBN
9780118863339
Subjects
- Special subject areas
- Health and safety
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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