Demarcation of risk areas and use of adequate warning and...
- Mark risk areas and put up warning signs where workers may be exposed to carcinogens or mutagens Employer
UK Statutory Instrument
2007
United Kingdom
The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) (Carcinogens and Mutagens) Regulations 2007
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What's here
14 compliance obligations
Who this Act binds
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- Employer 14
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Employers also bound by 694 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- The Income Tax (Pay As You Earn) Regulations 2003 2003 236 duties
- Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 1998 120 duties
- TULRCA 1992 1992 72 duties
- Employment Rights (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (current NI employment law) 1996 52 duties
- Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 2003 50 duties
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
Hygiene measures, including in particular regular cleaning of floors, walls...
- Implement hygiene measures including regular cleaning of surfaces Employer
Browse 31 other Schedules — structural / supplementary
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Limitation of the quantities of a carcinogen or mutagen at...
Information for workers.
Drawing up plans to deal with emergencies likely to result...
Means for safe storage, handling and transportation, in particular using...
Means for safe collection, storage and disposal of waste by...
Keeping as low as possible the number of workers exposed...
Design of work processes and engineering control measures so as...
Evacuation of carcinogens or mutagens at source, local extraction system...
Use of existing appropriate procedures for the measurement of carcinogens...
Application of suitable working procedures and methods.
Collective protection measures.
Where exposure cannot be avoided by other means, individual protection...
The doctor or authority responsible for the health monitoring of...
Health monitoring of workers must be carried out in accordance...
Further tests may be decided upon for each worker when...
Assessment of health risks
- Assess health risks from carcinogens and mutagens Employer
Reduction and replacement of carcinogens and mutagens
- Reduce and replace hazardous carcinogens and mutagens on your ship Employer
Prevention and reduction of exposure
- Reduce and control worker exposure to carcinogens and mutagens Employer
Information for the Secretary of State
- Provide information on carcinogen/mutagen risks if asked by Secretary of State Employer
Unforeseen exposure
- Act immediately if workers are exposed to carcinogens by accident Employer
Foreseeable exposure
- Minimise exposure to carcinogens and mutagens during foreseeable high-exposure tasks Employer
Access to risk areas
- Restrict access to areas with cancer-causing substances Employer
Hygiene and individual protection
- Ensure hygiene and individual protection for workers handling carcinogens or mutagens Employer
Information and training of workers
- Provide information and training about carcinogens and mutagens to workers Employer
Consultation with and participation of workers
- Consult workers on carcinogen and mutagen safety matters Employer
Health surveillance
- Provide health surveillance for workers exposed to carcinogens or mutagens Employer
Record-keeping
- Keep records of employee exposure to carcinogens for 40 years Employer
Browse 14 other sections — procedural / definitional / commencement
Citation and commencement
Interpretation
Application
Persons on whom duties are imposed
Offences and penalties
Offences by body corporate
Onus of proving what is reasonably practicable
Detention of a United Kingdom ship
Inspection and other measures in respect of ships registered outside the United Kingdom
Application of powers of inspectors in relation to Government ships
Enforcement of detention
Right of appeal and compensation
Prohibition on levy
Review
Enforcement and responsible bodies
The regulators that administer or enforce this legislation.
Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Maritime safety regulator responsible for implementing UK and international maritime law. Provides 24-hour search and rescue coordination. Issues certifications for ships and …
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Made under
Merchant Shipping Act 1995 1995 Primary Act
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