Introduction to Fire Safety Management

Introduction to Fire Safety Management
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Control of exposure should only be treated as adequate if:
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The principles of good practice as detailed in 
Schedule 2A are applied
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Any workplace exposure limit approved for that sub-
stance is not exceeded
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For substances listed in Schedule 1 or with R45, 
R46 or R49 risk phrases (carcinogens) and those 
listed as asthmagens or with R42 or R42/43 risk 
phrases, exposure is reduced to as low a level as is 
reasonably practicable.
Employees are required to:
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Make full and proper use of any preventive or con-
trol measure and
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Take all reasonable steps to return the measures 
to any accommodation after use and report any 
defects to their employer immediately.
15.16.5 Maintenance, examination and testing of 
control measures – regulation 9
Employers are required to ensure that any control meas-
ures they provide:
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In the case of plant and equipment, including engi-
neering controls and PPE, are maintained in an effi -
cient state, in effi cient working order, in good repair 
and in a clean condition
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In the case of safe systems of work and supervision 
of any other measure, it is reviewed at suitable inter-
vals and revised as necessary
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In the case of engineering controls, thorough exami-
nation and testing of these, are carried out:
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At least once every 14 months for local exhaust 
ventilation
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As 
specifi ed in Schedule 4
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In other cases, at suitable intervals
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Ensure the thorough examination and appropriate 
testing of RPE at suitable intervals (with the excep-
tion of disposable RPE)
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Keep a record of all examinations and tests for at 
least 5 years from the date of the test
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Ensure that PPE is:
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Properly stored in well-defi ned spaces
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Checked at suitable intervals
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Repaired or replaced before further use when it 
is discovered to be defective
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Ensure that any PPE that is contaminated by a sub-
stance hazardous to health is either decontaminated 
and cleaned or destroyed if necessary.
Any PPE which may be contaminated must be removed 
on leaving the working area and kept apart from uncon-
taminated clothing and equipment.