UK Statutory Instrument
1988
United Kingdom
The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1988
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8 compliance obligations
What this Act requires
Sections that create concrete duties on businesses or carry penalties. Procedural and definitional sections are folded into the “Browse other sections” expander at the bottom of each group. Click any section title to read the source text on legislation.gov.uk.
Schedules
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In the case of a fumigation, other than a fumigation...
The information to be given in a notification made for...
Assessment of health risks created by work involving substances hazardous to health
- Assess health risks from hazardous substances before starting work
Prevention or control of exposure to substances hazardous to health
- Prevent or control employee exposure to hazardous substances
Use of control measures etc.
- Ensure proper use of control measures, PPE and other equipment
Maintenance, examination and test of control measures etc.
- Maintain, examine and test control measures for hazardous substances
Monitoring exposure at the workplace
- Monitor employee exposure to hazardous substances and keep records
Health surveillance
- Carry out health surveillance for employees exposed to hazardous substances
Information, instruction and training for persons who may be exposed to substances hazardous to health
- Provide employees with information, instruction and training on hazardous substances
Provisions relating to certain fumigations
- Notify authorities and affix warning notices before fumigations with dangerous gases
Browse 11 other sections — procedural / definitional / commencement
Citation and commencement
Interpretation
Duties under these regulations
Prohibitions relating to certain substances
Application of regulations 6 to 12
Exemption certificates
Extension outside Great Britain
Defence in proceedings for contravention of these Regulations
Transitional provisions
Modifications relating to the Ministry of Defence etc.
Repeals, revocations and savings
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