SCHEDULE 2APRINCIPLES OF GOOD PRACTICE FOR THE CONTROL OF EXPOSURE TO SUBSTANCES HAZARDOUS TO HEALTH

Regulation 7(7)

a

Design and operate processes and activities to minimise emission, release and spread of substances hazardous to health.

b

Take into account all relevant routes of exposure- inhalation, skin absorption and ingestion- when developing control measures.

c

Control exposure by measures that are proportionate to the health risk

d

Choose the most effective and reliable control options which minimise the escape and spread of substances hazardous to health.

e

Where adequate control of exposure cannot be achieved by other means, provide, in combination with other control measures, suitable personal protective equipment.

f

Check and review regularly all elements of control measures for their continuing effectiveness.

g

Inform and train all employees on the hazards and risks from the substances with which they work and the use of control measures developed to minimise the risks.

h

Ensure that the introduction of control measures does not increase the overall risk to health and safety.