Carbon monoxide
Appliances fuelled with gas, oil, kerosene, or wood may produce carbon monoxide (CO)
… moreCarriage of dangerous goods
Dangerous goods are those substances and articles which are subject to the provisions in ADR
… moreChemicals
This page provides access to health and safety information relating to the onshore chemical manufacture and storage industry.
… moreCLP (Classification, Labelling and Packaging)
On 1 June 2015 the old classification and labelling system known as CHIP4 came to an end. The direct acting Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation has taken over
… moreCOMAH
The Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) Regulations ensure that businesses take all necessary measures to prevent major accidents involving dangerous substances
… moreCompressed air
Work in compressed air is a very rare activity usually associated with tunnelling, pipe-jacking, shaft sinking and caisson-making operations
… moreConfined spaces
A number of people are killed or seriously injured each year working in confined spaces
… moreConstruction
The construction industry is a major employer in Northern Ireland but unfortunately has a poor accident record with 46 workers killed in accidents over the last 10 years
… moreCorporate manslaughter
Companies and organisations can be found guilty of corporate manslaughter as a result of serious management failures resulting in a gross breach of a duty of care
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