Chemical warehousing. The storage of packaged dangerous substances. 4th edition

Health and Safety: Guidance Booklets 71

Health and Safety Executive, 2009
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Core Supplement

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Health and Safety: Guidance Booklets

Abstract

Sets out control measures aimed at reducing risks to people at work or otherwise from the storage of packaged dangerous goods. Reflects good practice for the design of new storage facilities and to existing sites. Applies to transit or distribution warehouses, open-air storage compounds and facilities associated with a chemical production site or end user. Covers legal requirements, hazard identification and risk assessment, hazardous area classification, and emergency arrangements.

History

Superseded by HSG71 'Chemical warehousing - the storage of packaged dangerous substances. 4th edition' (HSE, produced September 2009). Supersedes the 2004 edition.

ISBN

9780717662371

Subjects

  • Building types
  • Warehouses
  • Materials
  • Manufacturing/industrial facilities
  • Dangerous substances (asbestos, explosives, etc)

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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